Science and Technology in the Ancient Times

Question 1

The ancient civilizations

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Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Cretan (Minoan)

Question 2

Name of place of the Sumerians

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Sumer

Question 3

Sumer was located at

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Southernmost region of Ancient Mesopotamia

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Ancient Mesopotamia is currently knowns as

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Iraq and Kuwait

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It is known as the cradle of the world’s earliest known civilization

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Sumer

Question 6

Sumer was first established in what period

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3600 BC

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known as the “first cities” in world

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Sumer

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they transformed families into tribes into cities then into states

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Sumerians

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first writing system of the Sumerian; pictographs and drawings as basis

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Cuneiform

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Cuneiform was first used in what period

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3100 BC

Question 11

It contains Sumerian system historical information and culture

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Sumerian Clay Tablet

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The Sumerian clay tablet began as __ and evolved into

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The Sumerian clay tablet began as __ and evolved into __

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record keeping, laws and stories

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mechanical device that is a heavy flat disk made of hardened clay–where concept of wheel grew out during 3500 BC in Sumer

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Potter’s Wheel

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were among the first astronomers

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Sumerians

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built the foundation of logic, mathematics, engineering, architecture, agriculture, transportations, and medicine

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Sumerians

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It serves as the basis of 360 degree circle and 60 minutes of an hour–counting units of 60 of the Sumerians

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Sexagesimal system

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the systemized techniques developed by Sumerians

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seed plowing and irrigation

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is used by Sumerians to turn into textiles

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Wools of sheep

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the Sumerians mastered the art of

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bleaching and dyeing

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It was the ancient region bordering Tigris and Euphrates (Iraq)

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Babylonian

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Capital of the Babylonian

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Babylon

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served as commercial and religious center in Tigris-Euphrates Valley

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Babylon

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First leader of the Babylonians

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Hammurabi

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Period of Hammurabi

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1792-1750 BC

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was the creator of the Hammurabi Law of Babylon

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Hammurabi

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Neo Babylonian Emperor

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Nebuchadnezzar

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Nebuchadnezzar built:

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Hanging gardens of Babylon, Isthar Gate

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Contribution of Babylon to science and technology

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- irrigation - system of book keeping - double entry accounting - multiplication and division tables - calculations using geometry

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predicted the lunar and solar eclipses

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Babylonians

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Egypt was located in

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Northeastern part of the African continent along the Nile River

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early settlers in Egypt that turned to farm settlers

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Nomadic animal hunters

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they learned to heat metal ores and made utensils and weapons with it

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Ancient Egyptians

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they ay have been the first to make glass

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Egyptians

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paper used by Egyptians

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Papyrus reels

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writing system of Egyptians

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Hieroglyphics

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because of their knowledge in anatomy, surgery and medical plants, Egyptians were able to do this to their dead

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embalm

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He created the first 365 days calendar

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Imhotep

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the Egyptians based their calendars on what

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phases of the moon and the disappearance and appearance of Sirius

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Egyptians built:

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- pyramids - Giza Necropolis - Great Sphinx - Ruins of Memphis - Valley of Kings

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oldest of ancient wonders

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Giza Necropolis

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Cretans are located in

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island of Crete and other Aegean islands like Santorini

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Crete flourished in what period

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2600 to 1400 BC

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Crete was rediscovered in the 20th century by British Archaeologist

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Arthur Evans

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who said "the first link in the European chain"?

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Will Durant

Question 45

it is the first link in the European chain

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Crete

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ruler of Bronze Age civilization of Crete

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King Minos

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Capital of Crete

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Knossos

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grandest site of Bronze age palaces

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Knossos

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Crete is located between

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Turkey, Egypt, and Greece

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they were engaged in overseas trade

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Minoans

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many historians believed that they were involved in tin trade during Bronze Age

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Minoans

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Crete became central exporters of:

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- wine - oil - jewelry - highly-crafted works

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Crete became importers of:

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- raw materials | - food

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Minoans carved:

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- statues - ceramics - frescoes - jewels - inscriptions

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Crete constructed:

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- well drainage systems - public halls - courtyards - religious shrines

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Minoan stone-paved roads were made of:

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- blocks cut | - bronze saws

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Minoan cities were connected by

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stone-paved roads

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Minoan streets have

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drainage and sewer facilities

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around 1600 BC, this land was shaken by Earthquake in Crete

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Akrotiri

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It blasted more than 10 million tons of ashes, gas and rock 25 miles into the atmosphere

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Theran eruption

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it destroyed Knossos 50 years later

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earthquakes and fires

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the Sumerians created this to expand trade

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sailboats

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the Sumerians sailboats are made of

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papyrus and wood

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the Ancient Egyptians are dependent on these waters

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Nile River

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Ancient Egyptian's agriculture is supported by extensive:

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irrigation system

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Egyptians also engaged in:

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1. constructions of canals 2. plants wheat and barley 3. Food 4. They bred 5. Manufactures

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What did Ancient Egyptians do with their food?

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- broil - baked - stewed - fried - grilled - roasted

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what did the Ancient Egyptians bred?

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- geese - goats - ducks - cattle - pigs - sheep

Question 69

what did the Ancient Egyptians manufactured?

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- soap - perfumes - cream - oils - dyes - make up