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1
Q

_______ is defined as the system of knowledge of the natural
world gained through the scientific method.

A

Science

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First scientist were called?

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philosopheres of nature

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3
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the term technology comes from the Greek words ____ meaning “________” and _____ meaning a ‘_______”.

A

tekhne
art of craft

Logia
subject or interest

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On ancient times peope were concerned with (8)?

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transportation
and navigation
communication and record-keeping
mass production
security and protection
health
aesthetics
architecture.

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was significant during that time because people were trying to go places and discover new horizons.

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Transportation

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_____ assisted them in their journeys to unfamiliar and strange areas in the world

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Navigation

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_______ was also essential in their endeavors to discover and occupy new places

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Communication

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_______ was also important since they needed to remember the places they had been to and document the trades they made with each other.

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Record-keeping

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______ were important as well in the discovery of new places or the establishments of new alliances with other tribes.

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Weapons and armors

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A primary challenge that ancient times faced was the _________________

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conservation of life.

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The development in this field allowed humans to build structures that would address their specific needs and wants.

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engineering

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3 Early Civilizations

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  1. Summerian Civilization
  2. Babylonians civilization
  3. Egyptians Civilzation
    4, Greek Civilization
    5, Roman Civilization
  4. Greek Civilization
  5. Chinese Civilization
  6. Medieval/Middle Ages
    9 Modern Times
  7. Philippine Inventions
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____________ is located on the southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia.

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Sumeria

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_________ are known for their high degree of cooperation with one another and their desire for great things.

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Sumerians

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They are not contented with the basic things that life can offer.

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Sumerians

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16
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8 major technological
advancements during summerian civilization

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  1. Cuneiform
  2. Uruk City
  3. The Great Ziggurat of Ur
  4. Irrigation and Dikes
  5. Sailboats
  6. Wheel
  7. The plow
  8. Roads
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17
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One of the major contributions of
the Sumerians is the development of
the first writing system known as
_______.

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cuneiform

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18
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It is a system that
utilizes word pictures and triangular
symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments and then left to dry.

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Cuneform

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______ allowed the Sumerians
to keep records of things with great
historical value of their everyday
live.

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Cuneiform

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20
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It is a great wonder not only because
it is considered to be the first true
city in the world but also for the
way it was erected.

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Uruk City

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The Sumerians were able to build the city
using only mud or clay from the river,
which they mixed with reeds, producing
sub-baked bricks-a true engineering
feat

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Uruk city | summerian civilization

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22
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It is also called the mountain of god,
was built in the same manner that they
constructed the City of Uruk.

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The Great Ziggurat of Ur

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23
Q

The______ served as the sacred place
of their chief god, where only their
priests were allowed to enter.

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The Great Ziggurat of Ur

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24
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Sumerians created ______ to bring water to farmlands and at the same time control the flooding
of the rivers.

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dikes and irrigation
canals

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This method was considered as oe of the world’s most beneficial engineering works
Irrigation and Dikes
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_____ were used to carry large quantities of products and were able to cover large distance.
sailboats | summerian civilization
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The first wheels were not made for the transportation but for ______ work and _______.
farm food processes
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With the use of the_____, mass production was made easier. Farmers were able to mill grains with less effort in less time.
wheel and axle
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The _________ was invented to dig the earth in a faster pace.
plow
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With this tool, farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land faster, enabling them to mass produce food without taking so much effort and time.
The Plow
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_______ developed the first roads.
Sumerians
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babylonia civilization nako
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Babylonian civilization emerged near the _____ and _____ _____.
Tigris Euphrates Rivers
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The ________ were great builders, engineers, and architects
Babylonians
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One of their major contributions is the______ of ______, one of the sever wonders of the ancient world.
hanging gardens Babylon
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It was said to be a structure made up of layers upon layers of gardens that contained several species of plants, trees, and vines.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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According to legends, the great Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II built the gardens for his wife, ______ .
Queen Amytis
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famous for its legacy is the _________ located in North Africa
Egyptian civilization
39
What are the 6 inventions in egyptian civilization
1. Paper or Papyrus 2. Ink 3. Hieroglyphics 4. Cosmetics 5. Wig 6. Water Clock / Clepsydra
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_____ was a plant that grew abundantly along the _______ in Egypt.
Papyrus Nile River
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The ___ must withstand the elements of nature since it was used to record history, culture, and codified laws.
ink
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Like the Sumerians, the Egyptians also developed a system of wiring using symbols, known as _____.
hieroglyphics
43
Their function in ancient Egypt was for both health and aesthetic reasons.
Cosmetics
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Egyptians wore __ around the eyes to prevent and even cure eye diseases.
Kohl
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Egyptians also believed that a person wearing make-up was protected from evil and that beauty was a sign of holiness.
Cosmetics
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During the Egyptian times, wigs were worn for _____ and _____ rather than for aesthetic purposes.
health and wellness
47
The ___ were used to protect the shaved heads of the wealthy Egyptians from the harmful rays of the sun.
wigs
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This device utilizes gravity that affects the flow of water from one vessel to the other
Water Clock or Clepsydra
49
____ is an archipelago in the south-eastern part of Europe.
Greece
50
What are the 2 inventions in Greek Civilization
1. Water mill 2. Alarm Clock
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They were commonly used in agricultural processes like the milling of grains which was a necessary form of food processing during that time
Water Mill
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The ______ was perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in the west.
Roman Empire
53
It was considered to be the cradle of politics and governance during that period.
Roman Civilization
54
What are the 4 inventions in Roman civilizations?
1. Newspaper 2. Bound Book or codex 3. Roman Achitecture 4. Roman Numerals
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The first newspapers, known as ____, contained announcements of the Roman Empire to the people
gazettes
56
Made before the invention of paper, these ___ were engraved in metal or stone tablets and then publicly displayed
gazettes
57
Civilizations became fond of record-keeping, especially documenting historical events and newly legislated laws
Bound Book or Codex
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_____ is one of the most visual contributions of the ancient Roman Empire to the world.
Roman architecture
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The _________ is considered to be the oldest civilization in Asia, if not the world.
Chinese civilization
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Chinese civilization is also known as the ______, China is located on the far east of Asia.
middle kingdom
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It was famous among other ancient civilizations because of its silk trade.
Chinese Civilization
62
What are the 4 inventions of chinese civilization
1. Silk 2. Tea Prodution 3. Great Wall of China 4. Gun Powder
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One of the things that connected Fart East China to the world is ____.
silk
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____ is a beverage produced by pouring hot or boiling water over crushed or shredded dried tea leaves
Tea
65
Tea production was developed when an unknown Chinese inventor created a machine that was able to shred tea leaves into ____.
strips
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This machine was done using a wheel-based mechanism with sharp edges attached to a wooden or ceramic pot.
Tea Prodution
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One considered the only man-made structure that could be seen from outer space, the ______ is said to be the largest and the most extensive infrastructure that the nation built
Great Wall of China
68
It was constructed to keep out foreign invades and control the borders of china
Great wall of China
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Originally, it was developed by Chinese alchemists who aimed to achieve immortality
Gun Powder
70
The start of the _____ was marred by massive invasions and migrations.
middle ages
71
What are the 4 inventions on medieval/ middle ages
1. Printing Press 2. Microscope 3. Telescope 4. War Weapons
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The start of the middle ages was marred by ______ and _____.
massive invasions migrations
73
After the Chinese developed woodblock printing, _______ was able to invent the printing press, a more reliable that extracted juices from fruits, attached to them a metal impression of the letters.
Johann Gutenberg
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To develop the proper medicines for illnesses, experts must understand the sickness through an investigation
Microscope
75
______ was able to develop the first compound microscope
Zacharias Janssen
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The invention of the ______, an optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects, was a great help for navigators during this time.
telescope
77
The booming world population during the nineteenth century onwards demanded that more goods be produced at a faster rate
Modern Times
78
What are the 4 inventions in the Modern Times
1. Pasteurization 2. Pertroleum Refinery 3. Telephone 4. Calculator
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He invented the ________, the process of heating dairy products to kill the harmful bacteria that allow them to spoil faster
pasteurization
80
______ was able to invent kerosene by refining petroleum
Samuel M. Kier
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Kerosene was later on referred to as the “_________” because it was used at first to provide lighting to homes.
illuminating oil
82
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Geaham Bell
83
What are the Philippine Inventions?
1. Salamander Amphibious Tricycle 2. Salt Lamp 3. Mosquito Ovicidal 4. Ejeepney
84
An amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes.
Salamander Amphibous Tricycle
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A young Filipina inventor named ______ was able to invent a lighting system that utilizes a material abundant in the Philippines-saltwater.
Aisa Mijeno
86
This trap system is made of natural ingredients that are lethal mosquitos but safe for humans and the environment
Mosquito Ovicidal
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A major innovation that changed the transportation industry in the Philippines was the development of the _____
ejeepney
88
This iconic public utility vehicle was built using the military jeeps left by the Americans after World Warl II.
Ejeepney
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