Module 1: General Concepts and STS Historical Developments

Question 1

STS is an interdisciplinary field focused on the ____, ____, and ____ of science and technology.

Answer 1

history, philosophy,
and sociology

Question 2

It explores the cultural foundation of our techno-scientific
civilization, addresses current public policy issues, and recognizes
the impact of historical forces on discoveries, developments,
values, events, and institutions, shaping the course of history

Answer 2

Science, Technology and Society

Question 3

In a 1675 letter to Robert Hooke, _____________expressed, ‘If I have
seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

Answer 3

Isaac Newton

Question 4

The main effect of ancient technology on society

Answer 4

the facilitation
of essential tasks and the improvement of overall living conditions.

Question 5

Invention of Paper

Answer 5

Egypt: (3000 BC)

Question 6

Egyptians began using the plant _________ as paper.

Answer 6

Papyrus

Question 7

Invention of Silk

Answer 7

China: (3000 BC)

Question 8

Invention of Sailboat

Answer 8

Sumer: (1300 BC)

Question 9

Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine

Answer 9

Greece: (460 BC)

Question 10

Roman Aqueducts

Answer 10

Rome: (312 BC)

Question 11

Concrete

Answer 11

Rome: (300 BC)

Question 12

the use of this strong material positively impacted Rome’s success by
enhancing the infrastructure.

Answer 12

Concrete

Question 13

Invention of the Compass

Answer 13

China: (206 BC)

Question 14

Invention of Camel Saddle

Answer 14

Sub-Saharan Desert: (200 BC)

Question 15

Use of Gunpowder

Answer 15

China: (904 AD)

Question 16

Technological Advances in the Ancient Times (9)

Answer 16

P- paper
A- aqueducts
C- concrete, compass, and camel saddle

M- medicine
S- silk and sailboats
G- gunpowder

Question 17

During this period, where wars were prevalent, there was a considerable need for technology in the realms of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production, and health.

The trade and commerce between nations grew, so the demand for
transportation technologies was also evident.

Answer 17

Medieval Age

Question 18

who made the printing press

Answer 18

Johannes Gutenberg

Question 19

Printing Press

Answer 19

Germany: (1440)

Question 20

invented to address the need for publishing books that
would spread information to many people at a faster rate.

Answer 20

Printing Press

Question 21

Microscope

Answer 21

Middelburg: (1590)

Question 22

crucial in the discovery of methods for preventing and
treating numerous illness.

Answer 22

microscope

Question 23

Water and Wind Mill

Answer 23

Europe: (11th century)

Question 24

Eyeglasses

Answer 24

Western Europe: (13th century)

Question 25

Mechanical Clocks

Answer 25

Europe: (14th century)

Question 26

Technological Advances in the Medieval Age (6)

Answer 26

E- Eyeglasses WW- water and wind mills; war weapons P- printing press M- microscope and mechanical clocks

Question 27

To establish connections between and among nations, faster and easier ways to communicate and compute were developed. People required effective transportation in order to sell more things and travel longer distances.

Answer 27

Modern Times

Question 28

Telephone

Answer 28

USA: (1876)

Question 29

Penicillin

Answer 29

London: (1928)

Question 30

Automobile

Answer 30

Germany: (1885)

Question 31

Electricity

Answer 31

USA: (1882)

Question 32

Computer

Answer 32

USA: (1888)

Question 33

It is to perform calculations, store information, retrieve data and process information.

Answer 33

Computer

Question 34

Internet

Answer 34

USA: (1983)

Question 35

first invented for military purposes, and then expanded to the purpose of communication among scientists

Answer 35

Internet

Question 36

Smartphone

Answer 36

USA: (1994)

Question 37

Technological Advances in the Modern Times (7)

Answer 37

C- computer A-automobile T- telephone S- smartphone P- penicillin I- internet E- electricity

Question 38

Kampilan

Answer 38

Visayas and Mindanao (16th century)

Question 39

Is a type of single-edged long sword, with the tapered blade being much broader and thinner at the point than at its base.

Answer 39

Kampilan

Question 40

A notable wielder of the kampilan

Answer 40

Lapulapu

Question 41

Lantaka

Answer 41

Luzon (17th century)

Question 42

A type of bronze portable cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on merchant vessels and warships.

Answer 42

Lantaka

Question 43

Balisong

Answer 43

Batangas (1905)

Question 44

Is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

Answer 44

Balisong

Question 45

Jeepney

Answer 45

Luzon (1946)

Question 46

Erythromycin

Answer 46

Ilo-ilo (1940)

Question 47

Who discovered Erythromycin?

Answer 47

Dr. Abelardo Aguilar

Question 48

The new drug was capable of treating several kinds of infections minus the common side-effects of antibiotics.

Answer 48

Erythromycin

Question 49

Bamboo Incubator

Answer 49

Manila (1941)

Question 50

Who invented bamboo incubator?

Answer 50

Dr. Fe del Mundo

Question 51

It was created to address the needs of rural areas with no electricity that is needed to regulate newborn babies' body temperature.

Answer 51

Bamboo Incubator

Question 52

Specific Rice Breeds

Answer 52

Los Baños (1966)

Question 53

His discoveries helped prevent famine in much of Asia. ( Specific Rice Breeds)

Answer 53

Rodolfo Aquino

Question 54

16-Bit Microchip

Answer 54

Cagayan Valley (1984)

Question 55

Who invented 16-Bit Microchip?

Answer 55

Dado Banatao

Question 56

Developed the first single-chip graphical user interface accelerator that made computers work much faster..

Answer 56

16-Bit Microchip

Question 57

Some Filipino Inventions and Discoveries (7)

Answer 57

B- balisong L- lantaka K- kampilan J- jeepney E- erythromycin S- specific rice breeds 16- bit microchip

Question 58

Some Paradigm Shifts in History

Answer 58

Male superiority Reading and control over information The Reformation Plate Tectonics Psychology

Question 59

collection of people who shared similar history, traditions, and culture, along with ethnicity, often religion, and almost always language a land with a single government for everyone.

Answer 59

Nation

Question 60

process by which a society of people from various origins, histories, languages, cultures, and faiths join together inside the limits of the state and establish or structure a national identity utilizing the authority of the state entails the construction of sewer systems, roads, and employment. refers to the advancement of education.

Answer 60

Nation-building

Question 61

must be allowed to participate in nation building, and democratic governmental institutions that promote welfare must be developed

Answer 61

Civil society

Question 62

making Manila as one of the world's great ports, serving as a focus for trade between China and Europe

Answer 62

Galleon Trade

Question 63

slowed down scientific progress in the country

Answer 63

Superstitious beliefs Catholic doctrines and practices

Question 64

Focused more in the development of Science and Technology. Introduced the public education system. Science education in primary school focuses on natural science and sanitation. Filipinos were taught the importance of cleanliness, appropriate hygiene, and healthy habits as part of their daily life which led to the construction of hospitals, clinics, and health centers in the community.

Answer 64

American Period

Question 65

Schools were established, and subjects and disciplines were introduced Understanding different concepts related to the human body, plants, animals, and bodies is the subject of scientific learning in school. The usage and development of domestic tools is the focus of technology.

Answer 65

Spanish Era