Inventions Flashcards

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Marred by massive invasion and migrations that lead to population decline. Great technology was needed in the fields of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production and health.

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Medieval/Middle Ages

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Invented by Johann Gutenburg. A more reliable way of printing using a cast type.

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Printing Press

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Invented by Zacharias Janssen. With this device, people were able to observe organisms that were normally unseen by the naked eye.

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Microscope

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Invented by Galileo Galilei. This optical instrument assisted navigators in observing remote objects

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Telescope

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Further development of weaponries both as offensive and defensive instruments. Cross bows and long bows were developed for open-area battles.

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War weapons

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Developed by Louis Pasteur, French Biologist, Chemists and Microbiologist. Process of heating dairy to kill harmful bacteria that cause them to spoil faster.

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Pasteurization

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Developed by Samuel Kier. Process of refining petroleum to produce kerosene. It was also known as illuminating oil

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Petroleum Refinery

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Developed by Alexander Graham Bell. Enables people to stay connected and communicate effectively

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Telephone

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Developed by Blaise Pascal. This resulted in the development of more complex processing machines like the computer

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Calculator

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Invented by Victor Llave and his team at H20 Technologies. It can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes.

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Salamander Amphibious Tricycle

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Invented by Aisa Mijeno. Also known as Sustainable Alternative Lighting Lamp. Environment-friendly light source that uses saltwater.

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Salt Lamp

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Invented by Dr. Fe del Mundo, a Filipino Pediatrician. Was created to address the high mortality rate of new born babies.

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Medical Incubator

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Introduced by the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute. Also known as OL trap, made up of natural ingredients.

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Mosquito Ovicidal / Larvicidal Trap System

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A modern type of transportation that utilizes electricity instead of diesel.

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EJeepney

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