lesson 1 Flashcards by work purposes

> from the latin words ‘scire’ (to know) and ‘scientia’ (knowledge)

> systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject

science

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> from the greek words ‘tekhne’ and ‘logia’

> devices we often use in our world today

technology

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> from the latin word ‘socius’, ‘societas’, and the french word ‘societe’

> a community, nation, broad grouping of people with common traditions

society

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HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS

What were the needs of ancient humans which led to development of science and technology?

> transportation
communication
weapons and armors
conservation of life
engineering and architecture

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> significant for people travelling different places, scouting for better settlements and food, to do trading with other people.

transportation

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> to talk with the natives, used for facilitating trades

> record-keeping is important for documentation of trades and records of their history and culture

communication

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> for protection due to risk in conflicts

weapons and armors

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> for prevention and/or cure illnesses and diseases which are both man-made and natural

conservation of life

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> better transportation, stronger infrastructures, establishments of structures

> architecture is considered a status symbol of a nation on how advanced the technology is

engineering and architecture

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> located on southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia

> known for high degree of cooperation

sumerian civilization

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> first writing system

> utilizes word, pictures and triangular symbols carved on clay using wedge instruments

cuneiform

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> considered the first true city in the world

> built the city using mud or clay mixed with reeds – producing sunbaked bricks

uruk city

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> also known as the mountain of god

> served as the sacred place of their chief god

> showcases the remarkable technology used in making this building

the great ziggurat of ur

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> to bring water to farmlands and control flooding of the rivers

> one of the most greatest contributions to the world

irrigation and dikes

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main mode of transportation before

waterways

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Sumerians wanted to explore more, using ___?

sailboats

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these are used in order to acquire culture, information and technology ____?

sailboats

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> first wheel not made for transportation, created for farm work and food processes

> this helped increasing their food production

the wheel

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> to help dig the earth in a faster place

plow

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> the flow of traffic became more faster and organized, also made in the same way of sunbaked bricks

> very helpful in rainy seasons

roads

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> great builders, engineers, architects

babylonian civilization

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> it was said to be a structure of a multi-layered garden with several species of plants, trees and vines

> no physical evidence has been shown, exact location unknown

> this was rumored that King Nebuchadnezzar II built this for his wife Queen Amytis

the hanging gardens of babylon

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> located north of Africa

egyptian civilization

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> made to make writing easier

papyrus

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> combined with soot to make different types of colors, as this is used to record rules, history

ink

> symbols are used here, this form of writing can be seen as used today > culture of the ancient Egyptians > carved in the walls of pyramids and ancient Egypt infrastructures

hieroglyphics

> used for both health and aesthetic reasons > Kohl is used around the eyes, to cure and prevent eye diseases > beauty was known as a sign of holiness

cosmetics

> used to cover their head; for health and awareness

wigs

the philosophers and mathematicians

greek civilization

> to tell an individual when to stop and when to start

alarm clock (water vessels)

> needs constant flow of water to make it work

water mills

> the cradle of politics and governance

roman civilization

> way of communicating of their laws to their constituents > publicly displayed to provide information for their citizens

newspaper

> it became easier to write down that everything that happened in that time; collect the records of their transactions; civilizations become fond of book-keeping > literature also changed; from tablets to parchments of paper > made also covers to protect the information of the _____

codex

> it resembles from the Greek structures

roman architecture (tho architecture lang yan ok)

> known worldwide method of counting

roman numerals

> oldest civilization in Asia > famous because of its silk trade

chinese civilization

> they were the one who developed the technology to produce silk > this opened China to the outside world

silk

> this was developed in China with their technology > they were known for its ___ exports; one of the most popular beverages up to this day

tea

> made to control the borders of China > to prevent invasions as well; to showcase Chinese engineering > this has caused to divide China from across the world; this has also become a world attraction

the great wall of china

> mixed with charcoal, sulfur, etc. > this is used to propel bullets; used to attack invaders within a distance > also used in fireworks; for important celebrations in China and across world wide

gunpowder

> increase of demand for food, weaponry; innovative technology is born > age of explorations

medieval/middle ages

> became more easier to create the exact images; now known as the Printer in this day and age > became more works accessible to those who cannot read or write during this time

printing press (gutenberg press)

> invented the printing press

johann gutenberg

> to develop the proper medicine needed, ______ was created in order to see the bacteria that the naked eye cannot see > key in curing various illnesses; also discovered different types of illnesses and diseases

microscope

> first to create the compound microscope

zacharia jansen

> helps in navigating the sea; to prevent the dangers of the sea for travelers

telescope

> wars happened often during this time, letting countries to develop _______ in order to have the higher advantage

weaponry

> the 19th century onwards

modern times

> with regards to the problems of food spoilage, _______ has been introduced in order for food to last longer especially with dairy products > process to kill bacteria; which would be able to store products for a longer period

pasteurization

> the one who introduced the idea of pasteurization

louie pasteur

> invented kerosene by refining petroleum; petroleum is mostly used in vehicles, power plants, factories

petroleum refinery plant

> the one who invented the Petroleum Refinery Plant

samuel kier

> one of the most greatest contributions made; helps on communicating with others for long distance; also helps on governments contacting far districts to talk about the situation, rules, new information

telephone

> the one who created the device called Telephone

alexander graham bell

> to connect to the same line of the one who you want to communicate with

public utility boxes

> one of the oldest models of the ______

calculator

> can travel on rivers and lakes, to help those that are affected by the flood; costs about 300k PHP

salamander amphibious tricycle

> the one who invented the SAT

victor llave

> this was made as an alternative due to the fact that activities go to a halt when there is no light; this is especially useful for those without access to electricity, or in a rural area > this runs on salt water; environmental friendly

sustainable alternative lighting (SALT lamp)

> the one who created the SALT Lamp

aisa mijeno

> this was created in order to make as an alternative for newborns; to promote a more healthy and clean practice for pre-term babies being born, as well as newborns that were delivered safely

medical incubator

> the one who created the medical incubator to solve these problems; first woman to be admitted into Harvard University

dr. fe del mundo

> dengue is a common problem in our country, they devised a method called the OL System, which is safe for humans but dangerous for mosquitos

mosquito ovicial/larvicidal trap system

> introduced by the Filipinos; using the remains of the American jeeps which then helped on making the idea for _______

ejeepney