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It is the precursor to the unfolding or the existence of something.

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Antecedents

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______ of science and technology are the factors that gives way to the prescence of advanced and sophisticated scientific and technological innovations today.

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Antecedents

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Antecedents use the historical developments in science and technology for _____ and ______.

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proper decisions and applications

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Civilization in this period gives way for the advancement of science and technology.

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Ancient Period

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These advances during the ancient period allows civilization to flourish by finding better ways of :

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communication, transportation, self-organization, and ways of living

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It was invented in Ancient Period since people from ancient civilization used animals as means of transportation.

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Ancient Wheel

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Whom was credited for the creation of ancient wheels?

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Sumerians

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It was the application of ancient wheel which is used to create pots and vases.

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Potter’s wheel

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When did the Egyptians began writing on a papyrus?

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Around 300 B.C.

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What is the plant that is native in Nile River, which is used to make paper?

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Cyperus Papyrus

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Where is Cyperus Papyrus native?

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Nile River

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Where was writing and record keeping done before the creation of paper?

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stones and tablets

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It is a tool used to irrigate lands.

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Shadoof

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What is a shadoof?

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A tool used to irrigate lands.

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Who invented the Shadoof?

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Egyptians

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It is a hand-operated device used for lifting water.

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Shadoof

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What idea did the Shadoof introduce?

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idea of lifting things using counterweights

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It introduced an idea of lifting weights using counterweights.

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Shadoof

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It was the world’s oldest known mechanical computer created by the Greek.

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Antikythera Mechanism

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When and where was the Antikythera Mechanism discovered?

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1902, in the waters of Antikythera, Greece

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What is the purpose of Antikythera Mechanism?

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used to predict astronomical positionsm and eclipses

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What mechanisms of clock is similar to the Antikythera Mechanism?

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rotating hands and circular face

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It is also known as Heron’s Engine

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Aelopile

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It was the world’s first steam engine.

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Aelopile

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It spins as the water cointaners at its center is heated.
Aelopile
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It is believed to be one of the temple wonders
Aelopile
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A tool in ancient period that doesn't have any practical purposes.
Aelopile
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In this age, major advances in scientific and technological developments were made.
Middle Ages
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What are the advancement in the Middle Ages?
constant increase of new inventions, innovations in traditional production, and the emergence of scientific thinking and method.
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It turned European agriculture and economy on its head.
Heavy plough
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It turned European agriculture and economy on its head.
Heavy plough
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"The heavy plough turned European ::agriculture and economy:: on its head. The fields with heavy, fatty soil became those that gave the greatest yields." Who said this?
Prof. Thomas Andersen
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It was accidentally invented by a Chinese chemist, around 850 A.D.
Gunpowder
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When was the gunpowder invented?
Around 850 A.D.
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What were used in wars prior to the invention of gunpowder?
swords and spears
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What does gunpowder have allowed in the world?
advanced warfare
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Application of gundpower in advanced warfare
fiery arrows, grenade, and cannons
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It was first used in the 17th century by Chinese.
Paper money
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What do people used before paper money?
gold and silver
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Why do people liked using paper money?
easy to transport
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This tool helped the people to accurately keep track of time.
Mechanical work
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This tool helped the people to accurately keep track of time.
Mechanical work
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Because of this, work patterns were established and spending the day was drastically changed.
Mechanical work
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Who invented the first mechanical water clock?
Ctsebius
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It is used to tranform fiber into thread or yarn and eventually be woven into a cloth.
Spinning wheel
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When did the Indians invented the spinning wheel?
Between 6th and 11th century
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Who invented the spinning wheel?
Indians
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What historical period did people realized the importance of the efficiency of transportation, communication, and production?
Modern Ages
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In what period did the industrialization took place?
Modern Ages
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What are the effect of industrialization?
greater risk on human health, food safety, and environment
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A tool that can magnify 20x larger than regular glasses.
Telescope
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Who invented the telescope?
Galileo Galilei
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It is used to discover important astronomical features, like moon crates and stars.
Telescope
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It is used in many scientific studies in the area of medicine, forensic, ad genetic.
Compound Microscope
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Who invented the compound microscope?
Zacharias Janssen
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When was compound microscope invented?
1590s
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In what area is compound microscope usually used for?
medicine, forensic, and genetics
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It is a tool used to simplify textile manufacturing.
Jacquard Loom
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Who invented the Jacquard Loom?
Joseph Marie Jacquard
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What was used prior to the invention of jacquard loom?
Draw Loom
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A vehicle invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Engine-powered airplane
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What are the key feature of a flying aircraft according to the Wright brothers?
slightly-tilted wings
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It was the first stationary gasoline engine.
First automobile
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Who developed the first automobile?
Carl Benz
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When did the first automobile run?
New Year's Eve 1879
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It is a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, in which the chassis engine formed a single unit.
First automobile
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Who invented the television?
Engr. John Logie Baird
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When was the television invented?
1920s
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Who used the television for its earliest television programming?
British Broadcasting Corporation
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When did the BBC first used the television?
1929
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True of False. The first television is mechanical.
True
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It is a two-way television in 1955.
Videophone
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Who invented the videophone?
Physicist and Engr. Gregorio Zara
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When was the videophone invented?
1955
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It enabled the caller and recipient to see each other while conversing.
Videophone
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It was built to help families in rural communities without electricity.
Medical bamboo incubator
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It was composed of two native laundry basket made of bamboo.
Medical bamboo incubator
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Who invented the medical bamboo incubator and when was it invented?
Fe Del Mundo in 1941
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Who is the first asian to enter the Harvar University?
Fe Del Mundo
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Who invented the mole and warts remover and when was it invented?
Mr. Ronaldo Dela Cruz in 2000
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a small, often slightly raised blemish on the skin made dark by a high concentration of melanin
moles
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are a type of skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) (rough, skin-colored bumps formed on the skin)
warts
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It is a stove that can be powered by any substance that burns.
Super Kalan
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Who invented the super kalan?
Narciso Mosuela
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What did Narciso Mosuela received for his Super Kalan?
Best Design Award from the Food and Agricultural Organization in 1987
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It was used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Artificial Coral Reefs
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Who invented the artificial coral reefs and when was it invented?
Angel Alcala in 1977
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It became a model for many other fisheries development programs around the world.
Artificial Coral Reefs
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Who invented the water-powered car and when was it invented?
Daniel Dingel in 1969
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It is the product of 79 years of development of the lighting method that began with the invention of the electric light bulb by Thomas Eddison
Fluorescent Lamp
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Who invented the fluorescent lamp?
Agapito Flores
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Mole and warts remover were made from ________.
Cashew nuts extract
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When was the first automobile patented?
January 29, 1886
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When did Galileo Galilei invent the telescope?
1609

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