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Module 1 Flashcards

1
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Science comes from the Latin word scientia, meaning

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knowledge

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It refers to a systematic and methodical activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through observation/experimentation

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Science

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

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Technology

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Technology comes from the Greek root which means art, skill, or cunning of hands

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Techne

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a relatively young field that combines previously independent and older disciples, such as the history of science, philosophy of science, and sociology of science

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Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

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According to Harvard University’s Kennedy School, STS traces its roots from the

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interwar period and the start of the Cold War

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7
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STS seeks to bridge the gap between two traditionally exclusive cultures -

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humanities (interpretive) and natural science (rational)

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During this time, people were concerned with transportation and navigation, communication and record keeping, mass production, security and protection, as well as health, aesthetics, and architecture.

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Ancient Times

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It was significant during that time because people were trying to go places and discover new horizons.

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Transportation

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It was essential in their endeavors to discover and occupy new places. It a way to facilitate trade and prevent possible conflicts.

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Communication

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It was also important since they needed to remember the places they had been to and document the trades they made with each other.

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Record keeping

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In order to integrate their needs, for better transportation, establishment of structures for protection from human attacks and natural disasters people ventured into what is now known as

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Field of engineering

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13
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The development of engineering also ushered in the introduction of

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Architecture

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14
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It is located on the southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia

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Sumeria

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They are known for their high degree of cooperation with one another and their desire for great things

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Sumerians

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16
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Development of the first writing system known as

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Cuneiform

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17
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There were no building stones in the location of this city and lumber was limited, making the construction of a big challenge.

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Uruk City

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The Sumerians were able to build the city using only mud or clay from the river which they mixed with reeds, producing

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sun-baked bricks

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19
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Also called the mountain of God

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Ziggurat

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20
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The Sumerians were challenged to mass produce food items, they created the following to bring water to farmlands and control the flooding.

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Irrigation and dikes

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Another challenge to the Sumerians was transportation. These were used to carry large quantities of products.

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Boats

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Essential in transportation and trading as well as in fostering culture, information, and technology.

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Sailboats

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23
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In the latter part of their history, Sumerians were able to invent

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wheel

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24
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The first wheel were not made for transportation but for

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Farm work and food processes

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25
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Another farm technology invented by the Mesopotamians is the _____, which is use to cultivate large parcels of land faster.

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Plow

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In order to facilitate faster and easier travel, the Sumerians developed the first

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Roads

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27
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This civilization emerged near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

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Babylonian Civilization

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28
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They are great builders, engineers, and architects.

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Babylonians

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29
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It is said to be a structure made up of layers upon layers of gardens that contained several species of plants, trees, and vines.

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Hanging Gardens

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30
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This was developed along the Nile River

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Egyptian Civilization

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31
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This is a plant that is now often used as a pool ornamental in warm areas or in conservatories.

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Papyrus plant

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32
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The dwarf papyrus is up to ____ tall and is grown _____

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60 cm , indoors

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33
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The dwarf papyrus is also called

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C. isocladus or C. Papyrus ‘Nanus’

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34
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What part of the papyrus plant is used to make sails, cloth, mats, cords, and paper?

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Stem

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35
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This is the chief writing material in ancient Egypt and was adopted by the Greeks, and was extensively used in the Roman Empire.

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Paper

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36
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It was invented by the Egyptians where they combined soot with different chemicals and produce it in different colors.

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Ink

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37
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The Egyptians developed a system of writing using symbols, known as

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Hieroglyphics

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38
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The function of this invention is for health and aesthetics.

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Cosmetics

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39
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Egyptians wore this around the eyes to prevent and even cure eye diseases.

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Kohl

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40
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Kohl was created by mixing soot or malachite with

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mineral galena

41
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Egyptians believed that a person wearing make-up was __________ and that beauty was a sign of __________

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protected from evil, holiness

42
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It is used to enhance the appearance of people who are balding or those who want to try new hair trends.

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Wig

43
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Wigs were worn for health and ______ rather than for aesthetics purposes.

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wellness

44
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Water clock is also known as

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Clepsydra

45
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This device utilizes gravity that affects the flow of water from one vessel to the other.

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Water clock

46
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It is an archipelago in the southerneasthern part of Europe

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Greece

47
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Known as the birthplace of western philosphy

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Greece

48
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More than coliseums, and the Olympics, the ____________ has contributed much to the world especially in the field of science and technology.

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Greek Civilization

49
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One of the most utilized gadgets today that was invented by the ancient Greeks.

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Alarm clock

50
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Considered one of the most important contributions of the Greek civilization to the world which were commonly used in agricultural processes.

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Watermills

51
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It was perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in the west.

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Roman Empire

52
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It was considered to be the cradle of politics and governance which made other civilizations looked up to it as their model in terms of legislation and codified laws.

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Roman Empire/Roman Civilization

53
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The first newspaper is known as _____ which contained announcements of the Roman Empire to the people.

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Gazettes

54
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With papyrus pages bound together and covered by animal skin, the ancient Roman Empire was able to produce the first _____

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Bound books or Codex

55
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It was considered as a continuation of Greek architecture.

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Roman architecture

56
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The Romans devised their own number system to address the need for a standard counting method and this is called?

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Roman Numerals

57
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It is considered as the oldest civilization in Asia

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Chinese Civilization

58
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It is also known as the middle kingdom which is located on the far east of Asia

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China

59
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One of the things that connected Far East China to the world

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Silk

60
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It resulted in the creation of a product for trade

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Silk production

61
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It is a beverage produced by pouring hot or boiling water over crushed or shredded dried tea leaves.

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Tea

62
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It was developed when an unknown Chinese inventor created a machine that was able to shred tea leaves into strips.

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Tea production

63
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It was constructed to keep out foreign invaders and control the borders of China.

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Great Wall of China

64
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It is made of wood, brick, stone, earth, and other materials, it was the pride of their land and their crowning glory.

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Great Wall of China

65
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Developed by Chinese Alchemist who aimed to achieve immortality, hence, it is widely used to propel bullets from guns which cause deaths.

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Gunpowder

66
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This is a black powder which consist of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate that could actually generate large amounts of heat and gas in an instant.

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Gunpowder

67
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Wars were prevalent during this time

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Medieval Period

68
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The start of the middle ages was marred by massive invasions and migrations.

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Medieval Period

69
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Great technology was needed in their fields of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production, and health.

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Medieval Period

70
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Some of the most innovative minds came from this period.

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Medieval period

71
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After the Chinese developed woodblock printing, this person was able to invent the printing press.

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Johann Gutenberg

72
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It is a more reliable way of printing using a cast type, which was invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate.

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Printing press

73
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It is also known as the Age of Exploration

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Middle Ages

74
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It is an optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects and was a great help for navigators during this time.

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Telescope

75
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For open-area battles, people developed __________ and _________ so that they could attack the enemies at long ranges.

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Cross bows, long bows

76
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In close-range hand-to-hand combat, soldiers wear

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Iron body armors

77
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Body armors were heavy and limits the soldier’s movements so they invented ______

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chainmail

78
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The booming world population during the ______________ onwards demanded that more goods be produced at a faster rate.

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nineteenth century

79
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It is the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

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Society

80
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Food processing and medicine posed some of the bigger challenges at this era.

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Modern Times

81
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Illnesses that can we get if we don’t consumed almost immediately milk

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Diphtheria, food poisoning, and typhoid fever

82
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A French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist who invented pasteurization.

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Louis Pasteur

83
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It is the process of heating dairy products to kill the harmful bacteria that allow them to spoil faster.

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Pasteurization

84
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It was later on referred as the “illuminating oil” because it was first used to provide lighting to homes.

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Kerosene

85
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He invented kerosene by refining petroleum.

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Samuel M. Kier

86
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The development of kerosene established the

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Petroleum refinery industry

87
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This is widely used in powering automobiles, factories, and power plants.

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Petroleum

88
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Who invented telephone?

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Alexander Graham Bell

89
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It is an amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes.

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Salamander

90
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The Salamander Amphibious Tricycle was invented by

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H2O Technologies headed by Dominic N. Chung and Lamberto Armada, together with the Chief Designer Victor “Atoy” Llave

91
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One of the major need of the Philippines, as a developing nation, is

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Electrification

92
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A Filipino inventor named Aisa Mijeno was able to invent an environment-friendly light source that runs on saltwater called

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Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) Lamp

93
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SALt lamp can also be used in far-flung barrios because they can make their own saltwater by mixing _______

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two tablespoon of salt and a glass of tap water

94
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A Filipino pediatrician and the first Asian woman admitted into Harvard Medical School, devised a medical incubator made from indigenous and cheap materials which did not run on electricity.

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Dr. Fe del Mundo

95
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Dr. Fe del Mundo also attributed to a diet for curing diarrhea which is known as

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BRAT diet

96
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A mosquito-borne viral illnesses, is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas, including the Philippines.

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Dengue

97
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In 2010, the Department of Science and Technology was able to introduce this trap system which is made with natural ingredients that are lethal to mosquitos but safe for humans and the environment.

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Mosquito Ovicidal/Larvicidal Trap System or OL Trap

98
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It is considered as the primary mode of transportation of most Filipinos.

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Jeepney

99
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This is a modern type of transportation which utilizes electricity instead of the more expensive diesel.

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Electric jeepney (eJeepney)

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