Introduction to Science, Technology and Society and Antecedents

Question 1

Science comes from the Latin word _ meaning ‘knowledge’.

Answer 1

Scientia

Question 2

_ refers to a systematic and methododical activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through observaion, experimentation or both.

Answer 2

Science

Question 3

_ is the application of scientific knowledge, laws and principles to produce services, materials, tools and machines aimed to solving real-world problems.

Answer 3

Techonology

Question 4

Techonology comes from the Greek root word _, meaning ‘art, skill or cunning of hand’.

Answer 4

techne

Question 5

_ is a relatively young field that combines previously independent and older disciplines such as the history of science, philosopy of science and sociology of science.

Answer 5

Science, Techonology and Society

Question 6

_ is the use or application of scientific knowledge for a specific goal or purpose

Answer 6

Technology

Question 7

_ is a series of improvements in human life marked by inventions and discoveries.

Answer 7

Progress

Question 8

_ is defined as a precursor to he unfolding or existence of something.

Answer 8

antecedent

Question 9

There are _ scientific antecedent during the ancient civilization, namely: _, _, _, _, and _.

Answer 9

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Sumerian Wheel
Paper
Shadoof
Antikythera Mechanism
Aeolipile

Question 10

Ancient Civilization

_ is a heavy flat dusk made of hardened clay which was spun horizontally on an axis.

Answer 10

Potter’s Wheel

Question 11

Ancient Civilization

It is believed that the Sumerians invented the potter’s wheel shortly after _.

Answer 11

3500 B.C.

Question 12

Ancient Civilization

Paper was invented roughly around _ by the ancient _.

Answer 12

3000 B.C.
Egyptians

Question 13

Ancient Civilization

The ancient Egyptians began writing on _, a material similar to thick paper.

Answer 13

papyrus

Question 14

Ancient Civilization

Papyrus was made from the pith of the papyrus plant _. It is lightweight, strong, durable, and most importantly, portable.

Answer 14

Cyperus papyrus

Question 15

Ancient Civilization

Before the Egyptians invented the papyrus, writing was done on _.

Answer 15

stone

Question 16

Ancient Civilization

The _ was an early took invented and used by the ancient Egyptians to irrigate land.

Answer 16

Shadoof

Question 17

Ancient Civilization

The _ also spelled as “_” is a hand-operated device used for lifting water.

Answer 17

shadoof
shaduf

Question 18

Ancient Civilization

What is being described in the statement: Its invention introduced the idea of lifting things using counterweights.

Answer 18

Shadoof

Question 19

Ancient Civilization

The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in _ and retrieved in the waters of Antikythea, Greece. However, it was also believed that it was invented by Greek scientiests between _.

Answer 19

1902
150 - 100 B.C.

Question 20

Ancient Civilization

_ is similar to a mantel clock; is widely believed that it was used to predict astronimical positions and eclipses for calendar and astrological purposes.

Answer 20

Antikythera Mechanisms

Question 21

Ancient Civilization

_ is also known as the Hero’s engine and was believed to be the ancient precursor of the steam engine.

Answer 21

Aeolipile

Question 22

Ancient Civilization

_ is credited for he demonstration of the use of the aeolipile during the _.

Answer 22

Hero of Alexandria
1st Century AD

Question 23

Ancient Civilization

_ is a steam-powered turbine which spun when the water container at its center was heated, thus making it practically the first rudimentary steam engine.

Answer 23

Aeolipile

Question 24

There are _ scientific antecedents during the Middle Ages, namely: _, _, _, _, and _.

Answer 24

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Heavy Plough
Gun Powder
Paper Money
Mechanical Clock
Spinning Wheel

Question 25

Middle Ages

_ is used to harness clay soil.

Answer 25

Heavy Plough

Question 27

Middle Ages

The heavy plough stirred an agricultural revolution in _ marked by higher and healthier agricultural yields and more efficient agricultural practices

Answer 27

Northern Europe

Question 28

Middle Ages

Around _, _ alchemists accidentally invented black powder.

Answer 28

850 A.D.
Chinese

Question 29

Middle Ages

Multiple accounts suggest that the gunpowder might have been an unintended byproduct of attempts made by the Chinese to invent the _, which is why the Chinese called it _, translated as _.

Answer 29

elixir of life
huo yao
fire potion

Question 30

Middle Ages

The first known versions of paper money could be traced back to the _ in _ as an offshoot of the invention of block printing, which is similar to stamping.

Answer 30

Chinese
17th century AD

Question 31

Middle Ages

Before the introduction of paper money, _ such as _ and _ were used as currency.

Answer 31

precious metals
silver
gold

Question 32

Middle Ages

The development of _ paved the way for accurately keeping track of time.

Answer 32

Mechanical Clock

Question 33

Middle Ages

_ a machine used for transforming fiber ino thread or yarn and eventually woven into cloth on a loom.

Answer 33

Spinning Wheel

Question 34

Middle Ages

It is theorized that the _ invented the spinning wheel between _ and _.

Answer 34

Indians
6th and 11th century AD

Question 35

There are _ scientific antecedents during the modern ages, namely: _, _, _, _, and _.

Answer 35

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Compound Microscope
Telescope
Jacquard Loom
Engine-Powered Airplaine
Television

Question 36

Modern Ages

_ is credited for the invention of the first compound microscope in _.

Answer 36

Zacharias Janssen
1590

Question 37

Modern Ages

The practical telescope was invented by _, but it was _ who patented the telescope.

Answer 37

Galileo Galilei
Hans Lippershey

Question 38

Modern Ages

The Jacquard Loom was built by the French weaver _.

Answer 38

Joseph Marie Jacquard

Question 39

Modern Ages

_ and _ are credited for designing and sucessfully operating the first engine-powered aircraft.

Answer 39

Orville Wright
Wilbur Wright

Question 40

Modern Ages

The Scottish engineer _ is largely credited for the invention of the modern television.

Answer 40

John Logie Baird

Question 41

Modern Ageas

John Logie Baird successfully televised objects in outline in _, recognizable human faces in _, and
moving objects in _, and his colored
images in _.

Answer 41

1924
1925
1926
1928