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1
Q

Filipino scientists
were mostly
interested on
animal and plant
systems

A

Spanish Period

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2
Q

its opening in 1869 shortened the route
from the Philippines to
Europe

A

Suez Canal

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Q

Filipinos were able to study
in Europe and observed or
became oriented to the
rapid succession of scientific
activities

A

Spanish Period

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4
Q

Darwin’s theory of evolution

A

1859

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5
Q

Mendel’s law of heredity

A

1866

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6
Q

invention of telephone

A

1875

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7
Q

Filipino Scientists known in the field of Botany

A

Fr. Ignacio
Mercado, Dr.
Trinidad Pardo de
Tavera, and Dr.
Leon Ma. Guerrero

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8
Q

Filipino Scientist known in the field of Chemistry

A

Chemistry

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9
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Filipino Scientists known in the field of Medicine

A

Dr. Manuel Guerrero,
Dr. Jose Montes, and
Dr. Elrodario Mercado

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10
Q

recommended the replacement of military government with a civil government and
establishment of free
public educational
system in the country

A

Schurman
Commission

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Q

The Schurman Commission recommended the establishment of _______ in the country

A

free public educational
system

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12
Q

Who led the Schurman
Commission?

A

Jacob Gould Schurman

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13
Q

started the gradual Filipinization of the
government and
encouraged education
in preparation for self-government

A

Taft Commission

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14
Q

who led the taft commission

A

William Howard Taft

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15
Q

Philippine public
school system
was established
in

A

1901

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16
Q

How many Thomasites
were recruited during the American Occupation?

A

765

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A
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18
Q

Insular Bureau of
Agriculture and Bureau
of Government
Laboratories were
established

A

American Occupation

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19
Q

a zoology professor at the
University of Michigan
and a strong advocate
of science who authored the “Insular Bureau of
Agriculture and Bureau
of Government
Laboratories”

A

Dean Worcester

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20
Q

The Philippine Commission
expanded and this Filipino Dr. was included

A

Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera

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21
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The Bureau of Government Laboratories was reorganized into the _____ in 1905

A

Bureau of Science

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22
Q

Quality research works were produced necessitating the creation of _________ in 1906

A

the Philippine
Journal of Science

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23
Q

In 1906, the Bureau of
Science was made the
custodian of the _____ in the country

A

International Standards of
Weights and Measurements

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24
Q

It was established during the American Occupation in
1908, followed by the
College of Agriculture in Los
Baños

A

University of the
Philippines

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replaced the Philippine Commission with the House of Representatives, wholly composed of Filipinos
Jones Law (The Philippine Autonomy Act)
26
Downtrend of the Bureau of Science began (transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)
Jones Law (The Philippine Autonomy Act)
27
Shift of emphasis from health and sanitation to the study of the country’s natural resources
Jones Law (The Philippine Autonomy Act)
28
Growth of science slowed down (decrease number of articles in PJS and poor quality)
Jones Law (The Philippine Autonomy Act)
29
caused further losses to the bureau, which resulted to retrenchment, loss of several divisions, reduced budget, and brain drain
The world recession
30
Regulation, analysis, and branding of commercial fertilizer; Control, checking, advertising, labeling or branding of any business and commercial commodities
Bureau of Science's new functions
31
In 1933-1934 what took place?
a general reorganization
32
Bureau of Agriculture was split into 2, what are those?
Bureau of Plants and the Bureau of Animal Industry
33
DANR became the _____
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
34
The Division of Mineral Resources was converted into the
Bureau of Mines
35
Main thrust during the early years was on
public health and nutrition
36
Scientist who did a research on uses of agricultural products: medicinal plants
Edwardo Quisumbing
37
Scientist who did a research on uses of agricultural products: solation and elucidation of natural products
Alfredo Santos
38
Scientist who did a research on uses of agricultural products: essential oils used as food flavors and fragrance
Luz Olivares Belardo
39
Scientist who did a research on uses of agricultural products: coconut as renewable source of fuel
Julius Banzon
40
Focused efforts on improving the breed of basic crops, livestock and poultry
The College of Agriculture
41
Father of the Poultry Industry in the Philippines, wrote 500 scientific articles during his lifetime
Dr. Francisco Fronda
42
Who was the president when the war between Japan and the US broke out in 1941?
Manuel L. Quezon
43
Toyo and vinegar were produced
The War Years
44
coconut was converted into coco jam and cooking oil
The War Years
45
became the first president of the Republic during the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
Manuel Roxas
46
Was provided for free trade relations between the Philippines and the US until 1954
Bell Trade Relations Act
47
This gives the Americans the right to dispose of, exploit, develop, and utilize all agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the country
Bell Trade Relations Act
48
Bureau of Science was converted to the _______ and placed under the office of the President during the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
Institute of Science
49
Filipino scientists directed their efforts toward the solution of the country’s problems and needs
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
50
Conversion of coconut oil into ethyl alcohol
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
51
fermentation of cassava
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
52
indigenous raw materials and recycled food were used as animal feed, etc
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
53
The gradual Filipinization of the government resulted in several negative effects on the develop
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
54
Reorganization led to loss of records (no clear understanding of the roles and functions of different offices)
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
55
There was rampant graft, corruption and inefficiency of the government due to unqualified officials
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
56
The budget for the Bureau of Science for its research and other scientific activities was at the mercy of its department secretary (operating with a low budget led to the bureau soliciting foreign aid through scientific projects)
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period
57
He desperately sought the help of the US
President Elpidio Quirino
58
an economic survey mission proposed by President Truman
Bell Mission
59
Institute of Science was renamed __________ and placed under the National Economic Coordination (funding became favorable) during the The Quirino Administration
Institute of Science and Technology
60
Philippine economy flourished
The Quirino Administration
61
Crop production from 1946- 1956 increased by 100%
The Quirino Administration
62
Livestock and poultry production likewise improved
The Quirino Administration
63
The demands for lumber and timber greatly increased due to rehabilitation and reconstruction programs
The Quirino Administration
64
He directed all his efforts to the upliftment of the rural people
President Ramon Magsaysay
65
Improved land reform system and provided easy-term credit and facilities
The Magsaysay Administration
66
Constructed roads and buildings for the masses
The Magsaysay Administration
67
Provided technical advice for farmers on farm management and intensive development
The Magsaysay Administration
68
Was extended under the Bell Trade Act
the duty-free trade
69
Highest number of scientists, as well as scientific works occurred in 1956
The Magsaysay Administration
70
The RA which granted special privileges to scientists and inventors
RA No. 1237
71
organized the Division of Plant Breeding, the Philippine Seed Board, the National Rice and Corn Cooperative Movement Program
Dioscoro Umal
72

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