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Science & Technologies & Society Flashcards

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_________________ facilitate greater understanding of the elements that allow the continuity of human life.

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Science and technology

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Science and technology have produced immense inventions beginning from ________________

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Scientific Revolution.

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SCIENCE is a concept, which originated from the Latin concept _______ that means ‘knowledge’.

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‘scientia’

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The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting (Cambridge English Dictionary)

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SCIENCE

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It is a system of knowledge covering general truth or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method (Merriam Webster)

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SCIENCE

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A branch of systematized knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws through observations and experimentation (explorable.com)

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SCIENCE

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The 4 Nature of Science

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  1. Science is subject to change as new evidences are found;
  2. Science is derived on the observation of the natural world;
  3. Science is creative;
  4. Science is based on theoretical findings.
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The Purpose of Science

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  1. Science builds knowledge for the purpose of application and greater understanding;
  2. Science seeks ways to solve existing problems confronting human life;
  3. Science helps in the development of technology;
  4. Science delves on current facts to construct new explanations to existing realities.
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__________ came from the Greek term ‘Techne’ which means art or skill.

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Technology

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This term also refers to ‘logia’ which is the totality of skills, techniques and methods needed to produce goods and services for the consumption of living beings.

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TECHNOLOGY

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___________ refers to the tools and techniques needed to control and manipulate the environment and uplift human conditions became the fundamental basis for the development of technology in varied societies and culture across time and space. These basically are for the benefit of human life and existence.

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Technology

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______________ is a result of the new-found knowledge being applied to engineering or the creation of ways to simplify and hasten human activities. Such may be exemplified by the development of tools and machines essential to assist man in the performance of daily tasks.

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Technology

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___________ creates a more meaningful life by harnessing the abundant resources that our environment has.

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Technology

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It is a body of knowledge that focuses on the development of tools out of available resources.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Helps in the accomplishment of various tasks it becomes crucial to human life and survival.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Technology has the purpose of improving the environment so that ________________________________________________

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resources may be sustained for future generations.

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Technology _____________________ for daily survival. It provides help in our day to day by simplifying most of our tasks which allows saving time, effort and resources.

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simplifies human activities

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18
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Technology empower communities through the promotion of __________________________

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civic awareness and engagement.

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Technology facilitates _______ and _______ as it creates a higher and improved standard of living.

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growth and innovation

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the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

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SOCIETY

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organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

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SOCIETY

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the sum total of our interactions as humans

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SOCIETY

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a group of individuals

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SOCIETY

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Initially it took us around ________ years to learn to cultivate the land and benefit from its fruit

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12,000

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Around _______ years ago, the wheel was created to facilitate transfer of materials and people from one area to another in quicker and easier method.

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4,000

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Some ________ years ago, humans used stone for hunting and protection. But most of these stone stools were crude until around ______ BC that the first metal was found and used to create more tools.

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50,000
6,000

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Around __________ years ago, humans have learned to control fire after much trial and error. Inability to control fire means darkness, cold, and terrifying environment especially during night time.

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125,000

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It was ______ BC that the ability to write and record individual and experiences through pictures was developed.

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3,000

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________ became very important work and skill in history especially when paper was invented in China.

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Record keeping

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30
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Between ___ AND ___ BC, the Chinese had developed the compass, a navigational device that helped in human exploration. This increased sea trade and contributing to the Age of Discovery.

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300 and 200

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31
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Gunpowder, a chemical explosive invented in China in the ___ century, has been a major factor in military technology.

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9th

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32
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________________ have embarked in scientific activities in order to know and understand everything around them.

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Human beings

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33
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Studied the _____AND _____ world in order to find meanings and seek answers to many questions

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natural and the physical

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Humans also used ______ to rationalize the origin of life and the lifeless forms

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religion

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the period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the views of society in nature

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SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

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It explained the emergence or birth of modern science as a result of these developments

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SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

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The ideas generated during this period enable the people to reflect, rethink and reexamine their beliefs and their way of life

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SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

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38
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refers to the resurrection of modern-day science

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SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

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39
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_____________ was the golden age for people committed to scholarly life in science but it was also a deeply trying moment to some scientific individuals that led to their painful death or condemnation from the religious institutions who tried to preserve their faith, religion and theological views

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SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

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40
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Some ____ AND ________ did not accept many of the early works of scientists

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rulers and religious leaders

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41
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Scientists in all periods of time are driven by their _______, _______ AND _______ to explore the physical and natural world.

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curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity

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42
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Their love for science is driven by their deep passion to ________ AND _______

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know and to discover

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43
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_______ are not after for the honor and publicity

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Scientists

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44
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They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things

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Scientists

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45
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Some were not appreciated; sentenced to death while others condemned by the Church during their time

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Scientists

46
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They never stopped experimenting, theorizing, and discovering new knowledge and ideas

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Scientists

47
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THREE NOBLE SCIENTISTS

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NICOLAUS COPERNICUS
CHARLES DARWIN
SIGMUND FREUD

48
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His ideas were an example of what is presently called as thought experiment

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NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

49
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Developed a model of the universe in which everything moved
around a single center at unvarying rates

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NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

50
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He placed the sun in the center of the universe and all the planets
were surrounding or orbiting it; model of planets orbiting around the Sun automatically
positioned the planets into a logical sequence.

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NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

51
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Heliocentric theory

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NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

52
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His theory of evolution by natural selection is very useful in many fields until now

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CHARLES DARWIN

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His book The Descent of Man was so impressive yet controversial

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CHARLES DARWIN

54
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He introduces the idea of all organic life, including human beings, under the realm of evolutionary thinking. This replace the views of a religious or biblical design that places human beings in a privileged position of having been created by God

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CHARLES DARWIN

55
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__________ is the process through which populations of living organismsadaptand change.

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Natural selection

56
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Developed the idea of psychoanalysis that helped in understanding human behavior especially neurological conditions

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SIGMUND FREUD

57
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psychoanalytictheoryof personality argues that human behavior is the result of the interactions among three component parts of the mind: the id, ego, and superego.

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SIGMUND FREUD

58
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_____________ includes the entire area of Central America from Southern Mexico up to the border of South America

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Mesoamerica

59
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_________________
is one of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2,000 years

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Maya civilization

60
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people are known for their works in astronomy

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Maya civilization

61
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understanding about celestial bodies, as evidenced of their knowledge of predicting solar eclipse

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Maya civilization

62
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built hydraulics system with sophisticated waterways to supply water to different communities

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Maya civilization

63
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built looms of weaving cloth and rainbow of glittery paints from a mineral called mica

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Maya civilization

64
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first people to produce rubber products 3,000 years before Goodyear received its patent in 1844

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Maya civilization

65
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one of the most visually striking writing systems of the world

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MAYA HIEROGLYPICH WRITING

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  • stone buildings that surmounted earthquakes and other disasters
  • irrigation system and technique in storing water in their crops
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Inca civilization

67
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calendar with 12 months to mark their religious festivals and prepare for the planting season

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Inca civilization

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first suspension bridge

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Inca civilization

69
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a system of knotted ropes to keep records that only experts can interpret

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QUIPU

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since cloth was one was one of the specially prized artistic achievements

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Inca textiles

71
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Mandatory education

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Aztec civilization

72
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Chocolates –valued cacao beans

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Aztec civilization

73
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– prevent muscle spasm, relax muscles during surgery

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Antispasmodic medication on Aztec civilization

74
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for agricultural farming the land was divided into rectangular areas surrounded by canals

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Chinampa Aztec technology

75
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___________ enable to plan their activities, rituals, and planting season

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Aztec calendar

76
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– light narrow boat

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canoe on Aztec civilization

77
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is the biggest continent in the world and the home of many ancient civilizations

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Asia

78
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It is a host to many cultural, economic, scientific, and political activities of all ages

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ASIA

79
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In the field of science, technology and mathematics, great civilizations have stood out:

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India, China, and the Middle East civilizations

80
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They are known for manufacturing iron and in metallurgical works

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INDIA

81
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Also known in mathematics; tried to standardized measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy and designed ruler, the Mohenjodaro ruler

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INDIA

82
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__________ introduced a number of trigonometric functions, tables, and techniques as well as algorithms of algebra

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Aryabhatiya IN INDIA

83
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Known for traditional medicines; uses plants and animals to cure human illness; medical practice such as acupuncture

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CHINA

84
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Develop many tools; compass, papermaking, gunpowder (substance used in guns to propel the bullet), and printing tools

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CHINA

85
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Tools like iron plough, wheelbarrow, and propeller

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CHINA

86
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Models of bridges, first seismological detector, and developed a dry dock facility

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CHINA

87
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In the field of astronomy, made a significant records of supernovas, lunar and solar eclipses and comets which were carefully recorded and preserved to understand better the heavenly bodies and their effects to our world

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CHINA

88
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Dominantly occupied by Muslims

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MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES

89
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________ placed greater value on science experiments rather than plain-thought experiments

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Muslim scientists

90
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A Muslim scientist named ____________ is also regarded as the Father of Optics, especially for his empirical proof of the intromission theory of light

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Ibn al-Haytham

91
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In mathematics, the mathematicians _________________ gave his name to the concept of the algorithm while the term algebra is derived from al-jabr

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Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

92
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In particular, some scholars considered _____________ to be the Father of Chemistry

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Jabir ibn Hayyan

93
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is blessed with natural and mineral resources

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AFRICA

94
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______________ has contributed immensely and made a significant advance in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and medicine

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Ancient Egyptian civilization

95
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The development of geometry was a product of necessity to preserve the layout and ownership of farmlands of the _________ living along the Nile River

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Egyptians

96
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_____ known as the center of alchemy; they tried to study human anatomy and pharmacology, and applied important components such as examination, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for the treatment of disease

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Egypt

97
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Astronomy was also famous in the African region; Africans used three types of calendars: _____, ____, AND _____ or a combination of three

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lunar, solar and stellar

98
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__________AND _______ imported iron technology from the Near East region that enabled them to benefit to developments of Bronze age until the Iron age

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North Africa and the Nile Valley

99
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The history of science and technology in the Philippines started way back before the country gained its independence from the _____________

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American colonizers

99
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Before the coming of the ____________, the early inhabitants of the archipelago had their own culture and traditions; they their own beliefs and indigenous knowledge keeps them organized and sustain their lives

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Spanish colonizers

100
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Science in ________________, is embedded in the way of life of the people; the way they plant the crops to provide for their food; taking care for their animals to help them in their everyday task to provide food

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pre Spanish Philippines

101
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They use science in preparing the soil for agricultural; medicinal plants too. Technology used in building houses, irrigations and developing tools

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PHILIPPINES

102
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Developed tools for planting, hunting, cooking and fishing. Transportation land or water; musical instruments

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PHILIPPINES

103
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____________ have more influence in the development of science and technology

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Americans

104
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Established public education system, improved the engineering works and health condition

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Americans

105
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Established a modern research university, the University of the Philippines created more public hospitals

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Americans

106
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Transportation and communication system were improved.
Teaching science in school to improved and modernized the education

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AMERICANS

107
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_______ did everything to Americanize the Philippines

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Americans

108
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This demonstrates the use of mathematics as well as the standard systems of measurement as well as astronomy for the understanding of days and months relative to the movements of the moon.

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Laguna Copperplate Inscription

109
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The introduction of formal education promoted the study of religion, reading, writing, arithmetic and music.

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Hispanic Philippines

110
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The University of Santo Tomas was the earliest university established in 1611. Medicine is the priority course.

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Hispanic Philippines

111
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Engineering was also important course as several structures such as government buildings, Catholic churches, fortresses like ‘Intramuros’ and railroads became the focus during the more than three hundred years of Spanish rule of the Philippines.

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Hispanic Philippines

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