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lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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> from the latin words ‘scire’ (to know) and ‘scientia’ (knowledge)

> systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject

A

science

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2
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> from the greek words ‘tekhne’ and ‘logia’

> devices we often use in our world today

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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

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society

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4
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HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS

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

A

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

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5
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> significant for people travelling different places, scouting for better settlements and food, to do trading with other people.

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transportation

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6
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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

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communication

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7
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> for protection due to risk in conflicts

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weapons and armors

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

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conservation of life

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9
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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

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engineering and architecture

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10
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> located on southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia

> known for high degree of cooperation

A

sumerian civilization

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11
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> first writing system

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

A

cuneiform

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12
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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

A

uruk city

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13
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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

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the great ziggurat of ur

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14
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> to bring water to farmlands and control flooding of the rivers

> one of the most greatest contributions to the world

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irrigation and dikes

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15
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main mode of transportation before

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waterways

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16
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Sumerians wanted to explore more, using ___?

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sailboats

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17
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these are used in order to acquire culture, information and technology ____?

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sailboats

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18
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> first wheel not made for transportation, created for farm work and food processes

> this helped increasing their food production

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the wheel

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19
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> to help dig the earth in a faster place

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plow

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20
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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

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roads

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21
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> great builders, engineers, architects

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babylonian civilization

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22
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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

A

the hanging gardens of babylon

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23
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> located north of Africa

A

egyptian civilization

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24
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> made to make writing easier

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papyrus

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25
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> combined with soot to make different types of colors, as this is used to record rules, history

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ink

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26
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> 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

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hieroglyphics

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27
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> 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

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cosmetics

28
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> used to cover their head; for health and awareness

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wigs

29
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the philosophers and mathematicians

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greek civilization

30
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> to tell an individual when to stop and when to start

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alarm clock (water vessels)

31
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> needs constant flow of water to make it work

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water mills

32
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> the cradle of politics and governance

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roman civilization

33
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> way of communicating of their laws to their constituents

> publicly displayed to provide information for their citizens

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newspaper

34
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> 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 _____

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codex

35
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> it resembles from the Greek structures

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roman architecture (tho architecture lang yan ok)

36
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> known worldwide method of counting

A

roman numerals

37
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> oldest civilization in Asia

> famous because of its silk trade

A

chinese civilization

38
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> they were the one who developed the technology to produce silk

> this opened China to the outside world

A

silk

39
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> this was developed in China with their technology

> they were known for its ___ exports; one of the most popular beverages up to this day

A

tea

40
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> 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

A

the great wall of china

41
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> 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

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gunpowder

42
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> increase of demand for food, weaponry; innovative technology is born

> age of explorations

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medieval/middle ages

43
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> 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

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printing press (gutenberg press)

44
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> invented the printing press

A

johann gutenberg

45
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> 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

A

microscope

46
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> first to create the compound microscope

A

zacharia jansen

47
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> helps in navigating the sea; to prevent the dangers of the sea for travelers

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telescope

48
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> wars happened often during this time, letting countries to develop _______ in order to have the higher advantage

A

weaponry

49
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> the 19th century onwards

A

modern times

50
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> 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

A

pasteurization

51
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> the one who introduced the idea of pasteurization

A

louie pasteur

52
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> invented kerosene by refining petroleum; petroleum is mostly used in vehicles, power plants, factories

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petroleum refinery plant

53
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> the one who invented the Petroleum Refinery Plant

A

samuel kier

54
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> 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

A

telephone

55
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> the one who created the device called Telephone

A

alexander graham bell

56
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> to connect to the same line of the one who you want to communicate with

A

public utility boxes

57
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> one of the oldest models of the ______

A

calculator

58
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> can travel on rivers and lakes, to help those that are affected by the flood; costs about 300k PHP

A

salamander amphibious tricycle

59
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> the one who invented the SAT

A

victor llave

60
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> 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

A

sustainable alternative lighting (SALT lamp)

61
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> the one who created the SALT Lamp

A

aisa mijeno

62
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> 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

A

medical incubator

63
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> the one who created the medical incubator to solve these problems; first woman to be admitted into Harvard University

A

dr. fe del mundo

64
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> 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

A

mosquito ovicial/larvicidal trap system

65
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> introduced by the Filipinos; using the remains of the American jeeps which then helped on making the idea for _______

A

ejeepney

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