Science and Technology and Nation Building Flashcards
The early inhabitants of the archipelago had their own culture and traditions.
Own belief system and indigenous knowledge
Keeps them organized and sustained their lives and communities for many years.
PRE-SPANISH ERA
They already had an alphabet, number system, a weighing and measuring system and a calendar
Filipinos were already engaged in farming, shipbuilding, mining and weaving.
PRE-SPANISH ERA
are among the sophisticated products of engineering by pre-Spanish era Filipinos.
Banaue Rice Terraces
SCIENCE in Pre-Spanish
Philippines:
Planting crops that provide them food
Taking care of animals
Food production
Interpret the movements of heavenly bodies to predict seasons and climates
Medicinal uses of plants
TECHNOLOGY:
Building houses
Irrigations
Developing tools
Musical instruments
Brought their own culture and practices
Spanish Rule
Filipinos replicated technology brought by the Spaniards using
indigenous materials.
was supplied by merchants largely from port areas of Fujian who traveled to Manila to sell the Spaniards spices, porcelain, ivory, processed silk cloth and other valuable commodities.
Galleon Trade
From ______________, the galleon trade contributed to the change of culture, language and environment for both Philippines and Mexico.
1565 to 1815
Galleon Trade Items to Sell
Percelain
Ivory
Silk
Spices
The Galleon Trade was a government monopoly. Only two galleons were used:
One sailed from Acapulco to Manila with some 500,000 pesos worth of goods, spending 120 days at sea;
the other sailed from Manila to Acapulco with some 250,000 pesos worth of goods spending 90 days at sea.
slowed down the growth of science and technology in the country.
Superstitious beliefs and Catholic doctrines and practices
More influence in the Development of S&T compared to the Spaniards
American Period
Public education system
Improved engineering works and health conditions of the people
Established a modern research university, the University of the Philippines and more public hospitals
Mineral resources were explored and exploited
Reorganized the learning of science
In basic education, science education focuses on nature studies and science and sanitation
Improved and modernized higher education with researches on the control of malaria, cholera, TB, and other tropical diseases
American Period
Filipinos learned the value of cleanliness, proper hygiene, and healthy practices
HEALTH AND SANITATION; American Period
