MEDIEVAL Flashcards
middle ages
MEDIEVAL PERIOD
KNOWN AS AVICENNA
Ibn Sina
a self-educator and a
polymath ho wrote the Canon of Medicine, which was used
as a medical encyclopedia until the 18th century.
AVICENNA
MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA in the 18th century
CANON OF MEDICINE
One of the most famous physicians, intellectuals,
and men of science in the world as he supplemented
knowledge in the field of law, theology, astronomy, medicine,
philosophy, optics, poetry, and philology.
Ibn SIna / Avicenna
to harness clay soil. Turned European
agriculture and economy on its head. The fields with heavy,
fatty, and moist clay soil became those that gave greatest
yields. Stirred an agricultural revolution in Northern Europe
marked by higher and healthier agricultural yields and more
efficient agricultural practices.
heavy plough
Chinese Alchemists
accidentally invented black powder. Unintended byproduct
of attempts made by Chinese to invent the elixir of life.
GUNPOWDER
translated as fire potion.
HUOYAO
Allowed for more advanced warfare, from fiery arrow to
cannons and grenades. It also prompted foundation for
functionality of almost every weapon used in war.
HUOYAO
the very first known version was traced to the
Chinese in 17th century AD as an offshoot invention of block
printing, which is similar to stamping.
PAPER MONEY
paved the way for accurately keeping track
of time. Its sophistication drastically changed the way days
were spent and work patterns were established.
MECHANICAL CLOCK
a machine used for transforming fiber into
thread or yarn and eventually woven into cloth or loom. It is
theorized that the Indians invented it between 6th and 11th
century AD. It also ushered in a breakthrough in linen
production when it was introduced in Europe in 13th century
AD.
SPINNING WHEEL
