Science Amd Technology Flashcards
It is located at the southernmost tip of Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumeria
What is the first writing system of Sumerian Civilization?
Cuneiform
It is the Great Wonder, and the First True City in the world.
Uruk City
It was made using sun-baked bricks for the construction of the city.
Uruk City
It is called as the mountain of god.
The Greta Ziggurat of Ur
It was served as a sacred place, and only their priest are able to enter.
The Great Ziggurat of Ur
Constructed as the same manner as the Uruk City, using sun-baked bricks
The Great Ziggurat of Ur
The invention of this was to address their increasing demands.
Sailboats
It was essential for transportation and trading, fostering culture, information, and technology
Sailboats
In the early days this is not used for transportation but for farm work and food processing.
Wheel
The use of this items, was made mass production easier
Wheel
Farmers were able to mill grains with less effort and less time.
Wheel
Technology that was made by Mesopotamians to dig earth in a faster pace.
The Plow
The flow of traffic became faster and more organized, because of this invention
Roads
They use sun-baked bricks, and poured bitumen a black sticky substance similar to asphalt, to smooten the roads
The Roads
It emerges near the Tigris and the Euphrates River
Babylonian Civilization
Their major contribution is the Hanging Garden of Babylon
Babylonian Civilization
This structure was made up of layers of garden that contained different species of plants, trees, vines
Hanging Garden of Babylon
The Great Babylonian King
King Nebuchadnezzar II
Famous for its legacy and located in North Africa
Egyptian Civilization
The infrastructures of it was established by?
Pharaons
It is the earlier contributions of Egyptian Civilization
Papyrus
Before the innovation, clay tablets were used, but they were very fragile, heavy and delicated to handle
Papyrus
It was a plant that grew abundantly along the Nile river in Egypt
Papyrus
It was a major accomplishments in Egyptian record keeping and communications
Papyrus
It was invented by combiysoot with different chemicals to produce ___ of different colors
Ink
Used to record history, culture, and contied laws
Ink
They believe that this writing was provided by their gods, can be found at the pyramids
Hieroglyphics
Use for both health and aesthetics reasons
Cosmetics
Use kohl around their eyes to prevent and cure eye diseases.
Cosmetics
Kohl was create by mixing?
Soot or malachite with mineral galena
They believed that a person wearing a make-up was protected from evil and that beauty is a sign of holiness
Cosmetics
Use to enhance the appearance of people who are balding or those who wants to try new hair styles
Wig
It was wrong for health and wellness rather than for aesthetic purposes
Wig
Use to protect shaved head of the wealthy Egyptians form the harmful ways of the sun
Wig
Utilize gravity that affects the flow of water from the one vessel to the another
Water clock / clepsydra
It is widely used for time keeping device during the ancient times
Water clock/ clepsydra
Archipelago in the southern part of Europe
Greek Civilization
Birthplace of Western Philosophers
Greek Civilization
Achievement of Philosophy and Mathematics
Greek Civilization
Contributed so much to the world especially in Science and Technology
Greek Civilization
Today’s utilized gadgets was invented by Ancient Greeks
Alarm clock
Purpose is to tell on the individual when to stop and start
Alarm clock
Uses large complicated mechanism to time the alarm
Alarm clock
Commonly used in agricultural processes like milling of grains which was necessary form of food processing during that time
WaterMill
They were perceived to be the strongest political and societal entity in the west
Roman Empire/ Roman Civilization
Considered as the cradle of politics and governance
Roman Civilization
Also known and gazettes, contained announcement of Roman Empire to the people
Newspaper
Engraved in metal or stone tablets and then publicity displayed
Newspaper
Julius Caesar started the tradition of stacking up papyrus to form pages of the book
Bound books or Codex
Earlier covers were made up of wax but later on replaced with animal skin
Bound books or Codex
Considered as the continuation of Greek Architecture, hence the resemblance
Roman Architecture
Major projects such as large churches, aqueducts, colosseum, amphitheans, even residential houses
Roman Architecture
Hindu-Arabic System
Roman numerals
Needed of standard counting method that would meet their increasing communication and trade concerns
Roman numerals
Oldest civilization in Asia
Chinese Civilization
Known as the Middle Kingdom
Chinese Civilization
Located in the east of asia
Chinese Civilization
Famous among the Ancient Civilization because of its silk trade
Chinese Civilization
Things that connected far east china to the world is?
Silk
Chinese developed the technology to harvest the silk and process it to produce paper and clothing
Silk
Created for product of trade
Silk
Bridge the gap between Western World and Eastern World
Silk
Beverage produced by motor boiling water over crushed or shredded shredded tea leaves
Tea production
The first____ was drink by a Chinese Emperor
Tea
Man-made structure that could be seen form the outer space
Great Wall of China
It is tha largest and the most extensive infrastructure that na nation build
Great Wall of China
Constructed to keep out foreign invaders and control the border of china
Great Wall of China
Developed by Chinese alchemist who aimed to achieve immortality
Gunpowder
It is mix with charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrage
Gunpowder
instead of creating a elixir of life, they accidentally invented a black powder that could actually generate large amounts of heat and gas in an instant.
Gunpowder
gunpowder is widely used to propel bullets from guns and cannons which cause countless deaths
Gunpowder
Started of middle was marred by massive invasion and migrations
Medieval/ Middle Ages
Wars have resulted in pupolation decline
Medieval) Middle Ages
Johann Gutenberg was able to invent the
Printing Press
More reliable way of printing using a cast type
Printing Press
Utilized wooden machine that extracted juices from the fruit
Printing Press
Invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at the faster rate
Printing Press
He was able to develop the 1st compound _______
Zacharias Janssen
People were able observe organisms that were normally unseen by the naked eye
Microscope
Middle ages were known as tha Age of Exploration
Telescope
Optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects
Telescope
Widespread warfare spurred advancements in weaponry. Longbows and crossbows extended attack ranges, while defensive structures like walls and fortresses provided protection.
War Weapons
While classical learning from Greece and Rome was largely lost in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, it was preserved and eventually transmitted through various channels
Scientific Knowledge and Transmission
It served as centers of learning, preserving ancient texts and copying them, ensuring the survival of classical knowledge.
Monasteries
It played a vital role in preserving and expanding upon classical scientific knowledge Significant advancements were made in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, and these innovations eventually flowed back into Europe.
Islamic World
The establishment of ___________ in the later Middle Ages marked a significant shift towards a more formalized system of higher education, fostering the growth of intellectual inquiry and scientific debate.
Universities
These provided crucial power sources for grinding grain, powering sawmills, and other tasks. reducing reliance on human and animal labor.
Watermills and Windmills
As mentioned earlier, this technological marvel enabled the cultivation of heavier soils, significantly expanding arable land.
Heavy plow
This innovation, allowing horses to pull heavier loads more efficiently than oxen, revolutionized transportation and agriculture.
Horse collar
Metallurgy advanced significantly, leading to the production of stronger and more durable tools, weapons, and architectural elements. The development of better furnaces and techniques for smelting iron played a key role.
Improved Metallurgy
The soaring cathedrals of the Gothic period demonstrate impressive engineering feats, showcasing advancements in structural design and the use of materials like stained glass. The flying buttress, for example, allowed for taller and more elaborate structures.
Gothic Architecture
Following earlier Chinese woodblock printing techniques, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, a more reliable method using movable type cast in metal. Initially adapted from a fruit-juice press, this invention revolutionized information dissemination, making books and knowledge accessible to a wider population, including those who could not read or write (Streissguth, 1997).
Printing Press:
1st asian to have entered the
prestegious school of Harvard school of Medicine.
Fe del Mundo
Inventor of Incubator
Fe del Mundo
- used to maintain Invironmental
conditions suitable for newborn baby
Incubator
-known Filipino engineer and physicist and a native of Lipa Batangas
Gregorio Y zara
enrolled at the Massachusettes InstituTC OF Technology (MIT) in US
he also graduated with of degree of BS Mechanical Engineering in 1926.
Gregorio Y Zara
He invented the video phone,
The 2 way television telephone or videophone in 1955
Gregorio Y Zara
worked at lookheed corporation and conceptualized the design of the moon buggy while the Apollo astronauts used In the moon.
Eduardo San Juan
He invented the lunar rover
or more popularly known as the use Neil Armstrong. and other astronauts when they 1st explore the moon in 1969.
Eduardo San Juan
-He developed a sing along system in 1975 and patented in it 1980’s called sing along system or minus one
Robert Del Rosario
Now holds a patent for the device commonly known now as karaoke machine
Robert Del Rosario
Inventor of karaoke or minus one
Robert Del Rosario
