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as a cultural as well as individual
process of thoughts

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Science

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a way of understanding the world and human interactions with it.

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Science

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it involves challenging existing beliefs, fostering change, and promoting scientific progress by encouraging the modification of theories to approach truth, as seen in the history of scientific development

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intellectual revolution

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An astronomer in the Renaissance

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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His work was often cited as the beginning of the Scientific Revolution

Work: De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres)

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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The Earth is not the center of the universe.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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proposed that Venus and
Mercury are nearer to the Sun than Earth.
Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are farther from
the Sun than to Earth.

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Copernicus

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he published a book On the Origin of
Species (1859), which opened the idea of
evolution as the central theme of biology.

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Charles Darwin

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is a long-term process that results in species diversification

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Evolution

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8
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We share a common ancestor with
monkeys and apes.

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Theory of Evolution

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Copernicus proposed that Venus and
Mercury are nearer to the Sun than Earth.
Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are farther from
the Sun than to Earth.

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Heliocentrism

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Theory of natural selection as a mechanism of evolution

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Charles Darwin

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Organisms that are more adapted to their
environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success.

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Natural Selection

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He founded psychoanalysis to understand
the human’s inner life

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Sigmund Freud

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13
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His theory states that experiences shape
personality and human behavior.

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Sigmund Freud

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14
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Aside from psychoanalysis, he also
contributed to understanding: the unconscious mind, defense or coping
mechanisms, psychosexual development,
and the emotional and psychological side ofmental health

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Sigmund Freud

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based on the solar cycles

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Haab Calendar (365 days)

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How many days are in Haab Calendar?

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365 days

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related to agricultural cycles, religious rituals, and movement of celestial bodies

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Tzolkin Calendar (260 days)

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17
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How many days are in Tzolkin Calendar?

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260 days

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Constructing well-designed temples (i.e., pyramid at Chichén Itzá, Mexico) to conduct _ astronomical observations of the sun, moon, planets, and other celestial bodies

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naked-eye

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A complex way of life

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Civilization

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Number system based on the numeral 20 the concept of zero and positional value

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Mayan positional number system

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21
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Accurately predicting eclipses

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Maya

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22
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Creating quipu, a system of knotted ropes for record-keeping

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Inca

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  • Building roads covered with stones
  • Constructing structures that can survive natural calamities like earthquakes
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Inca

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24
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Extensive contributions to science and technology

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Aztec

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Developing an Aztec technology for agriculture called

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chinampa

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26
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Extensive contributions to science and
technology:
● Inventing _ for travelling

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canoe

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are known for their metallurgical works and their iron manufacture

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India/Indians

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28
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Indians developed _, system of traditional medicine

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Ayurveda

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29
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Discovered medicinal properties of plants to cure illnesses

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India

30
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  • an ancient text that describes surgical & medical
    procedures
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Susrutasamhita of Sustruta

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Ancient India tried to standardize measurement of length via the

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Mohenjo-daro ruler

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introduced trigonometric functions and techniques of algebra

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Aryabhata

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Hindu-Arabic numeral system

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Brahmagupta

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founder of mathematical analysis

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Madhava

35
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Discovered medical properties of plants and animals

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China

36
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China developed _ as a medical
method

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acupuncture

37
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Discovered and invented compass, gunpowder, printing tools

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China

38
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Invented tools like iron plough, wheelbarrow, propeller

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China

39
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China Invented

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seismological detector

40
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Developed first dry rock facility

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China

41
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● Putting value in education

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Aztec

42
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● Using antispasmodic medication

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Aztec

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● Developing an Aztec technology for agriculture called chinampa

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Aztec

44
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● Inventing canoe for travelling

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Aztec

45
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● Producing chocolates from cacao
beans

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Aztec

46
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● Creating an Aztec calendar for their
rituals and planting season

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Aztec

47
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Philippines as one of the centers of global trade in SE Asia and was considered as one of the _ in the region.

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most developed countries

48
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They founded a public education system.

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American Colonization

49
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They established the first modern research university of the country (University of the Philippines System)

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American Colonization

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Protestant churches established different schools for fishermen, farmers and poor people in provinces.

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American Colonization

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established different schools for fishermen, farmers and poor people in provinces.

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Protestant churches

52
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Filipinos had the opportunity to study in the US as

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pensionados.

53
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was initiated, focusing on producing more scientists and experts.

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Human resource development

54
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Human resource development was initiated, focusing on producing more scientists and experts.

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New Republic

55
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brought their own culture and practices that influenced Filipinos.

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Spanish Colonization

55
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Rebuilding the country became a priority.

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New Republic

56
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Overseas Development Aid from US and Japan were utilized

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New Republic

57
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Filipinos adapted western technologies which made them modernized.

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Spanish Colonization

58
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They were able to develop or replicate these using indigenous materials. Creativity

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Spanish Colonization

59
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introduced some engineering works such as bridges,
highways, and waterways.

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Spaniards

60
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The Galleon trade allowed more economic and cultural exchange between Philippines, Spain, and other Spanish colonies like Mexico.

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Spanish Colonization

61
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Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and International Policies and Governance

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Cluster 1

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Physics, Engineering, Industrial Research, Earth and Space Science and Mathematics

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Cluster 2

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Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research

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Cluster 3

63
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Revolutionized mango production with his innovations.

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Ramon Barba

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Biological Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry

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Cluster 4

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The premier science and technology governing agency in the country with the mandate of providing central
direction, leadership, and coordination of scientific and technological activities

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Department of Science and Technology

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Pioneer in marine conservation, particularly in coral
reef protection and fishery resources.

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Angel C. Alcala

67
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satellite remote sensing of the Earth’s polar regions.

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Josefino Casas Comiso

68
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marine conservation, particularly in coral reef ecosystems.

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Edgardo D. Gomez

68
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marine toxins, particularly from cone snails.

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Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

69
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natural products and medicinal chemistry

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Fabian Miller Dayrit

70
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“Father of Philippine Plant Breeding” for his significant contributions to agricultural science

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Dioscoro L. Umali

71
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biofuels and alternative energy sources.

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Julian Banzon

72
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pediatric medicine and child health in the Philippines.

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