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Module 1: General Concepts and STS Historical Developments Flashcards

1
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STS is an interdisciplinary field focused on the ____, ____, and ____ of science and technology.

A

history, philosophy,
and sociology

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It explores the cultural foundation of our techno-scientific
civilization, addresses current public policy issues, and recognizes
the impact of historical forces on discoveries, developments,
values, events, and institutions, shaping the course of history

A

Science, Technology and Society

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3
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In a 1675 letter to Robert Hooke, _____________expressed, ‘If I have
seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

A

Isaac Newton

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4
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The main effect of ancient technology on society

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the facilitation
of essential tasks and the improvement of overall living conditions.

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5
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Invention of Paper

A

Egypt: (3000 BC)

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Egyptians began using the plant _________ as paper.

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Papyrus

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7
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Invention of Silk

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China: (3000 BC)

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8
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Invention of Sailboat

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Sumer: (1300 BC)

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9
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Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine

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Greece: (460 BC)

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Roman Aqueducts

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Rome: (312 BC)

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Concrete

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Rome: (300 BC)

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12
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the use of this strong material positively impacted Rome’s success by
enhancing the infrastructure.

A

Concrete

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13
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Invention of the Compass

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China: (206 BC)

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14
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Invention of Camel Saddle

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Sub-Saharan Desert: (200 BC)

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15
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Use of Gunpowder

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China: (904 AD)

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16
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Technological Advances in the Ancient Times (9)

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P- paper
A- aqueducts
C- concrete, compass, and camel saddle

M- medicine
S- silk and sailboats
G- gunpowder

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17
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During this period, where wars were prevalent, there was a considerable need for technology in the realms of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production, and health.

The trade and commerce between nations grew, so the demand for
transportation technologies was also evident.

A

Medieval Age

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18
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who made the printing press

A

Johannes Gutenberg

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19
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Printing Press

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Germany: (1440)

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invented to address the need for publishing books that
would spread information to many people at a faster rate.

A

Printing Press

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21
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Microscope

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Middelburg: (1590)

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22
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crucial in the discovery of methods for preventing and
treating numerous illness.

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microscope

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23
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Water and Wind Mill

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Europe: (11th century)

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24
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Eyeglasses

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Western Europe: (13th century)

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25
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Mechanical Clocks

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Europe: (14th century)

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26
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Technological Advances in the Medieval Age (6)

A

E- Eyeglasses
WW- water and wind mills; war weapons

P- printing press
M- microscope and mechanical clocks

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27
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To establish connections between and among nations, faster and
easier ways to communicate and compute were developed.

People required effective transportation in order to sell more things
and travel longer distances.

A

Modern Times

28
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Telephone

A

USA: (1876)

29
Q

Penicillin

A

London: (1928)

30
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Automobile

A

Germany: (1885)

31
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Electricity

A

USA: (1882)

32
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Computer

A

USA: (1888)

33
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It is to perform calculations, store information, retrieve data and process
information.

34
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Internet

A

USA: (1983)

35
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first invented for military purposes, and then expanded to the
purpose of communication among scientists

36
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Smartphone

A

USA: (1994)

37
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Technological Advances in the Modern Times (7)

A

C- computer
A-automobile
T- telephone
S- smartphone

P- penicillin
I- internet
E- electricity

38
Q

Kampilan

A

Visayas and Mindanao (16th century)

39
Q

Is a type of single-edged long sword, with the tapered blade being much
broader and thinner at the point than at its base.

40
Q

A notable wielder of the
kampilan

41
Q

Lantaka

A

Luzon (17th century)

42
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A type of bronze portable cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on
merchant vessels and warships.

43
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Balisong

A

Batangas (1905)

44
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Is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such
that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

45
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Jeepney

A

Luzon (1946)

46
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Erythromycin

A

Ilo-ilo (1940)

47
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Who discovered Erythromycin?

A

Dr. Abelardo Aguilar

48
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The new drug was capable of treating several kinds of infections minus the
common side-effects of antibiotics.

A

Erythromycin

49
Q

Bamboo Incubator

A

Manila (1941)

50
Q

Who invented bamboo incubator?

A

Dr. Fe del Mundo

51
Q

It was created to address the needs of rural areas with no electricity that is
needed to regulate newborn babies’ body temperature.

A

Bamboo Incubator

52
Q

Specific Rice Breeds

A

Los Baños (1966)

53
Q

His discoveries helped prevent famine in much of Asia. ( Specific Rice Breeds)

A

Rodolfo Aquino

54
Q

16-Bit Microchip

A

Cagayan Valley (1984)

55
Q

Who invented 16-Bit Microchip?

A

Dado Banatao

56
Q

Developed the first single-chip graphical user interface accelerator that made
computers work much faster..

A

16-Bit Microchip

57
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Some Filipino Inventions and Discoveries (7)

A

B- balisong
L- lantaka
K- kampilan

J- jeepney
E- erythromycin
S- specific rice breeds

16- bit microchip

58
Q

Some Paradigm Shifts in History

A

Male superiority
Reading and control over information
The Reformation
Plate Tectonics
Psychology

59
Q

collection of people who shared similar history, traditions, and culture, along with ethnicity, often religion, and almost always
language

a land with a single government for everyone.

60
Q

process by which a society of people from
various origins, histories, languages, cultures, and faiths join together inside the limits of the state and establish or structure a
national identity utilizing the authority of the state

entails the construction of sewer systems, roads,
and employment.

refers to the
advancement of education.

A

Nation-building

61
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must be allowed to
participate in nation building, and democratic governmental
institutions that promote welfare must be developed

A

Civil society

62
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making Manila as one of the world’s great ports,
serving as a focus for trade between China and Europe

A

Galleon Trade

63
Q

slowed down scientific progress in the country

A

Superstitious beliefs
Catholic doctrines and practices

64
Q

Focused more in the development of Science and Technology.

Introduced the public education system. Science education in primary school focuses on natural science and sanitation.

Filipinos were taught the importance of cleanliness, appropriate hygiene, and healthy habits as part of their daily life which led to the construction of hospitals, clinics, and health centers in the community.

A

American Period

65
Q

Schools were established, and subjects and disciplines were
introduced

Understanding different concepts related to the human body, plants,
animals, and bodies is the subject of scientific learning in school.

The usage and development of domestic tools is the focus of
technology.

A

Spanish Era

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