MIDDLE AGES, MODERN TIMES, PHILIPPINES Flashcards
(35 cards)
Who invented the printing press?
Johann Gutenberg
Invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate
Printing press
With this device, people were able to observe microoroganisms,
Microscope
An optical instrument helps in the observation of remote objects
Telescope
Used by navigators, astronomers, who studied the movement of celestial bodies.
Astrolabe
Device which is used to measure the position of the Sun and different stars in the sky accurately.
Astrolabe
The earliest astrolabes appeared in ___________ _________ during the 12th century
Moorish Spain
A device that helps in recognizing the cardinal points of the Earth.
Compass
The process of heating dairy products to kill the harmful bacteria
Pasteurization
Who invented pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
Who invented kerosene?
Samuel M. Kier
How is kerosene formed?
By refining petroleum
Kerosene was later referred to as
Illuminating oil
Who developed telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Allows faster and easier ways of communication and information dissemination.
Telephone
Computing device that computes complicated equation faster and easier
Calculator
An amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flood streets but also rivers and lakes
Salamander
Who invented Salamander?
Dominic Chung, Lamberto Armanda, Victor “Atoy” Llave
Who invented salt lamp?
Aisa Mijeno
SALT means
Sustainable Alternative Lighting Lamp
Who invented the medical incubator?
Dr. Fe del Mundo
A device from indigenous and cheap material which is not run by electricity
Medical incubator
Dr. Del Mundo also works and contributed in Philippine medicine, such as immunization and treatment of _______ and ______ for curing diarrhea.
Jaundice, BRAT diet
Trap system made of natural ingredients that are lethal to mosquito but safe from human and the environment
Ovicidal/Larvicidal Trap System