STS Part 1 Flashcards
People developed noble ideas to provide possible explanation to
certain phenomena. later known as what?
Philosophy
People used what to rationalize the origin of life?
Religion
This was the period of enlightenment when the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry developed.
Where did it start and when?
Scientific Revolution started in Europe in the 15th-17th Century
He developed the concept of heliocentrism, it is the name given to the astronomical model published in?
Nicolaus Copernicus, published in 1543
He created the concept of algebra
Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi
Algebra derived from al-jabar
This civilization was well-known for their works in Astronomy understanding celestial
bodies, predicting eclipse & the use of astrological cycles in planting and harvesting.
Maya Civilization
(Lasted about 2000 years)
One of the first people to produce rubber products
These were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521.
Their key contributions were Chocolate, Education, Canoes
Aztec Civilization
This civilization had the first 12 month calendar, first suspension bridge, irrigation system, and Quipu (knotted ropes)
Inca Civilization
This civilization was well known for manufacturing iron and
metallurgical works, and traditional medicine
They were Notable in the field of astronomy
They were Known for their mathematics
Indian Civilization
What book had the first use of 0 (and negative numbers)
Brahmagupta’s book, Brahmasputha Siddhanta (The opening of the universe)
He pioneered the science of Experimental Medicine and Discovery of contagious disease & Introduction of Clinical Pharmacology
Ibn Sina
He was the Father of Optics, created the Intromission Theory of Light
Ibn al-Haytham
The period of Muslim Scholarship or the Golden Age of Islam lasted until?
13th century
This brought additional technology and development in the Philippines and allowed other ideas, crops, tools, cultural practices, technology, and Western practices to reach the country.
Galleon Trade
The father of chemistry is who?
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
