GREATEST INVENTIONS (REPORTING) Flashcards

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One of the medieval inventions used as a symbol of Indian people’s freedom in addition to being used as a tool.

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Spinning Wheel

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A Filipino invention made from a very alkaline solution containing isopropyl alcohol used for paper writing

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Quink

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One of the ancient inventions that became the source of warmth and lighting; protection from predators; also used for cooking

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Fire

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4
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It is the status marker of knowledge and riches during the Middle Ages and was invented by Salvino D’Armati

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Eyeglasses

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5
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Who invented videophone?

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Gregorio Zara

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One of the ancient inventions that is used by the Ancient Greeks during the Homeric period. Ancient Greeks used large stones, a sack of sand, and wooden logs as weights

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Boat with Anchors

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7
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It can be used to treat those who are allergic to penicillin. a “group of antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.”

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Erythromycin

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8
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One of the ancient inventions whereas Chinese used a watery paste of mulberry bark, hemp, and rags from fabric

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Writing in bamboo/paper made from bark

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It is a useful tool in Islamic civilization due to its capacity to astrologically determine prayer hours

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Astrolabe

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10
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Who invented erythromycin?

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Dr. Abelardo Aguilar

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11
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The first single-chip graphical user interface accelerator greatly accelerated computer performance and contributed to creating the Ethernet controller chip that enabled the Internet.

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16-bit microchip

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It was used by the Europeans as a guide for afternoon prayers and was invented by Giovanni di Dondi

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Mechanical Clocks

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13
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Who invented the bamboo incubator?

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Dr. Fe Del Mundo

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14
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Who invented Quink?

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Francisco Quisumbing

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15
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Recognizes the movements of human hands and fingers and translates those movements into actions on a surface using a projected keyboard.

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Laser Camera

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16
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It captures images of the insides of the body to examine your organs, tissues, and skeletal system that help diagnose a variety of problems. It was invented by Raymond Damadian.

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MRI

17
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One of the ancient inventions originated from Egyptians for a schematized civil year divided into three seasons which had four months and a length of 30 days.

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365-day calendar

18
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This invention aids newborns in rural regions without electricity, especially those with premature birth, breathing issues, infection, and traumatic delivery.

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Bamboo Incubator

19
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One of the ancient inventions that is used as a tool in hunting while a weapon in warfare

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Stone Arrowheads

20
Q

It enables you to detect the temperature one is emitting without physical contact.

A

Thermal Camera

21
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It slices the object you desire to print into different layers. After this, it will print the object from the bottom up, building it up layer by layer

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3D Printing

22
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It helped people with disabilities stay active and regain independence, especially in rehabilitation.

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Bioprosthetics

23
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It is a gadget that allows two people to chat on the telephone and see each other on television.

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Videophone

24
Q

Who invented the 16-bit microchip?

A

Diosdado P. Banatao

25
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It is an invention from the Medieval Age used as a weapon such as fire lance and bombs

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Gunpowder