Historical Antecedents and Inventions Across Time and Context Flashcards
a precursor to the unfolding or existence of something
antecedent
previous state of science and technology before something more advanced was created
historical antecedent
older and tangible counterparts of a more advanced, more efficient, and more useful tool, device or technology
antecedent
the prevailing and non-tangible societal conditions, which required scientists to think of inventing new tools, devices, and technologies or improving existong ones in order to better address the ever-growing challenges at the time
antecedent
During the Ancient Age, our ancestors relied on _____________
protoscience
The development of proper science, through the rise of scientific thinking and the scientific method took place only during the _________________
Middle Ages
is a heavy flat disk made of hardened clay which was
spun horizontally on an axis
Potter’s Wheel
It is believed that the _________________ invented the Potter’s Wheel shortly after ______________
Sumerians; 3500 BC.
Roughly around 3000 BC, ancient _____________ began writing on papyrus
Egyptians
Papyrus is made from the pith of the papyrus plant
cyperus papyrus
It is lighweight, strong, durable, and most importantly, portable.
papyrus
It was an early tool invented and used by ancient Egyptians to irrigate land.
Shadoof
is a hand-operated devise used for lifting water.
Shadoof
its invention introduced the idea of lifting things using counterweights
Shadoof
was discovered in 1902 and retrieved from the waters of Antikythera, Greece.
Antikythera mechanism
It is similar to a mantel clock
Antikythera mechanism
was used to predict astronomical positions
and eclipses for calendar and asrological purpose
Antikythera mechanism
one of the oldest known antecedents of modern clockwork
Antikythera mechanism
Antikythera mechanism was invented by ___________________ between _________________
Greek scientists; 250-87 BC
Aeolipile is also known as
Hero’s engine
is widely accepted as the ancient precursor of the steam engine
Aeolipile
is credited for the demonstratio of the aeolipile in the first century AD
Heron of Alexandria
was a steam-powered turbine, which spun when the water container at its center was heated; thus, making it the first rudimentary steam engine
Aeolipile
invented the movable type printing towards the end of the Early Middle Ages during the Song Dynasty
Bi Sheng
This technology would replace woodblock printing, which was a widely used but expensive and time-consuming printing technology
movable type printing
In 725 A.D. Asia, a Buddhist monk named Yi Xing invented the world’s first _____________
mechanical clock
Su Song developed a more sophisticated version of the mechanical clock called the
cosmic empire
Perhaps one of the most important technological innovations during the Middle Ages is the invention of the
heavy plough
through the inveniton of the ____________________, it become possible for the first time to harness clay oil
heavy plough
Around 850 AD, Chinese alchemists accidentally invented __________________________
black powder or gunpowder
Multiple accounts suggest that the gunpowder might have been an unintended by product of attempts made by the Chinese to invent the elixir of life, which is why the
Chinese called it _______________, roughly translated as __________________
huoyao; “fire potion”.
Although it was not until the 17th century that bank notes began to be used in Europe, the first known version of _________________ could be traced back to the Chinese in 17th century
paper money
Another important invention of the Middle Ages is the ________________, a machine used for transforming fiber into thread or yarn and eventually woven into cloth on a loom.
spinning wheel
