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What was the primary material used in the earliest known form of Chinese paper?
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What was the primary material used in the earliest known form of Chinese paper? A. Bamboo B. Mulberry Tree Bark C. Hemp D. Silk B. Mulberry Tree Bark
It is a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another A. Antecedent B. Precedent C. Technology D. History A. Antecedent
In the Spanish Era, when was the Laboratorio Municipal de Ciudad de Manila created? A. 1888 B. 1878 C. 1887 D. 1787 C. 1887
Which invention was created by the Mesopotamians for writing and maintaining business records? A. Papyrus Sheets B. Ink C. Cuneiform D. Compass C. Cuneiform
This was invented in the Tang dynasty in the ninth century by alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality. A. aeolipile B. orthinopter C. gun powder D. printing press C. gun powder
The Aeolipile, often considered the first steam engine, was invented by: A. Hero of Alexandria B. Anaximander C. Ptolemy D. Aristotle A. Hero of Alexandria
The 20th century witnessed rapid technological advancements. Which of the following inventions revolutionized computing and information technology? A. The transistor B. The steam engine C. The internal combustion engine D. The electric motor A. The transistor
Which Filipino scientist is recognized as the father of botany in the Philippines? A. Jose Rizal B. Leon Ma. Guerrero C. Apolinario Mabini D. Gregorio Zara B. Leon Ma. Guerrero
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China when it was first built? A. To symbolize imperial power B. To protect northern borders from invaders C. To serve as a trade route D. To showcase Chinese architectural skills B. To protect northern borders from invaders
He was the inventor of the Telegraph in 1844. A. Eli Whitney B. James Hargreaves C. Tomas Newcomen D. Samuel Morse D. Samuel Morse
During the American colonization, which educational institution aimed to enhance Philippine scientific knowledge? A. National Research Council B. Bureau of Science C. University of Santo Tomas D. Laboratory Municipal B. Bureau of Science
Who is credited with founding the geocentric model of the universe? A. Copernicus B. Galileo C. Ptolemy D. Aristotle C. Ptolemy
He is a Greek engineer, physicist and mathematician who created the ancient alarm clock used by Egyptians. A. Aristotle B. Ptolemy C. Plato D. Ctesibius D. Ctesibius
The ancient device used by the Babylonians for their numerical system is called ____ A. Sexagesimal C. Chariot B. Ladder D. Plough A. Sexagesimal
During the American colonization, which educational institution aimed to enhance Philippine scientific knowledge? A. National Research Council B. Bureau of Science C. University of Santo Tomas D. Laboratory Municipal B. Bureau of Science
The ___ was used not for transportation but as potter’s wheel and existed around 3500 BC. Wheel
It was originally based on two wheels which were attached with an animal like a horse using wood and ropes Chariot
The Sumerians developed the first form of writing called ____ to maintain business records. Cuneiform
Was an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean bounded in the northeast by the Zagros Mountains and in the southeast by the Arabian Plateau, corresponding to today’s Iraq, mostly, but also parts of modern-day Iran, Syria and Turkey. Mesopotamia
It was used to automate opening of temple doors by lighting a fire on the altar Aeolipile or steam engine
the earliest paper-like material Papyrus Sheets
The ___ made it possible to differentiate between and predict morning, afternoon and night. Sunclock (Sundial)
Representing a series of fortifications made initially of stone, earth and later of bricks. It was erected in 221 BC Great Wall of China
Originally, it was used in fortune-telling and architecture until the Chinese figured out it could be used for traveling Compass
Each of the dragons was facing downwards and had a small ball in its mouth. In the case of an earthquake, the dragon facing the closest direction would open its mouth releasing the ball into the mouth of small bronze frog underneath. Seismograph
Made from mulberry tree bark but the creator later included hemp and fishnets to strengthen it Paper
___ is a mixture of charcoal, saltpeter and sulfur Gunpowder
discovered the solstice and equinox and is credited with predicting a battle-stopping eclipse thought to be on 8 May 585 B.C Thales
invented the gnomonon the sundial (although some say it came from the Babylonians), providing a way to keep track of time. He also created a map of the known world. He was one of the first cartographers Anaximander of Miletus
A greek philosopher constructed his own version of an alarm clock with vessels much ahead of Ctesibius Plato
Ancient alarm clock used by the Egyptians was made by ? Ctesibius
Which greek philosopher decided the Earth must be a globe. Aristotle (of Stagira)
Known as the father of zoology Aristotle (of Stagira)
The era considered as the beginning of modern science and technology in the Philippines Spanish Era
Era where shipbuilding industry prospered. Shipbuilding was entirely in the hands of the natives. Spanish Era
Era where Waterworks system, steam tramways, electric lights, newspaper and banking system were introduced in Manila Spanish Era
Who promoted Meteorological Studies in the Manila Observatory during 1865 Jesuits
Issued the very first public typhoon warning in the Philippines Fr. Federico Faura
When was the Observatory made a central station of the Philippine Weather Bureau 1901
Which era of the Philippines saw the expansion of the agricultural production for export exacerbated existing socio economic inequality and introduced private ownership of land. Spanish Era
[T/F] There was an increase of concentration of wealth to landowners, Spaniards, Chinese mestizos, and native Principalia True
The ____ introduced a system of secularized public-school education Americans
Science and technology in the Philippines advanced rapidly during the? American Regime
In 1901, the Bureau of Government Laboratories was created and later named Bureau of ____? Bureau of Science
Which Bureau pioneered research on diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, cholera, dengue fever, malaria and beri-beri. Bureau of Science / Bureau of Government Laboratories
Studies on the commercial value of tropical products, tests on minerals and roadbuilding materials, the nutritional value of foods were done in which bureau? Bureau of Science / Bureau of Government Laboratories
When did the Bureau of science publish the Philippine Journal of Science 1906
The ___ reported not only work done in local laboratories but also scientific developments abroad which had relevance to Philippine problems Philippine Journal of Science
The Philippines became an Asian leader in transportation and communication during which era? American Era
More ports and shipping were opened up. With ___ in Manila being the largest port in asia. Pier 7
[T/F]The Philippines became a primary exporter of agricultural crops and raw materials and an importer of American manufactured goods True
The Philippines entered Industrial age (mass production) during which era? American Era
Era Where the Public school system (basic education) expanded and private schools (higher education) were reorganized Commonwealth Period
The era where the National Development Company was mandated to undertake the development of successful researches of government science agencies, such as the Bureau of Science, Bureau of Animal Industry and Bureau of Plant Industry. Commonwealth Period
[T/F]The occupation of the Philippines by the Japanese during the war brought educational and scientific activities to a halt. True
Period where Paradigm shifts occurred and where scientific beliefs that have been widely embraced and accepted by the people where challenged and opposed. Copernican Revolution
Which model of the world views it as the earth being the center of the universe? Geocentric model Heliocentric Model Geocentric model
Nicolaus Copernicus originated which model of the world? Heliocentric Model
Which model of the world views it as the Sun being the center of the solar system? Geocentric model Heliocentric Model Heliocentric Model
A theory of biological evolution developed by the English naturalist Charles Darwin during 1809-1882 Darwinism
What theory states that all species of organism arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individuals ability to compete, survive, and reproduce. Darwinism
Which compartment holds the values, morals, conscience, and the ideal self Superego
Which compartment holds the Decision-Making Component and works by reason Ego
Which compartment is Impulsive, unconscious, illogical, irrational, and fantasy oriented Id
Austrian Neurologist credited for stirring a 20th century intellectual revolution named after him. Sigmund Freud
Which stage of the Psychosexual Development is from birth to 1 year and the erogenous zone being the mouth? Oral Stage
Which stage of the Psychosexual Development is from 3 to 6 years old and the erogenous zone being the genitals? Phallic Stage
Which stage of the Psychosexual Development is from 1 to 3 years old and the erogenous zone being the bowel and bladder control? Anal Stage
Which stage of the Psychosexual Development is from 6 to puberty and the erogenous zone being Libido Inactive? Latent Stage
Which stage of the Psychosexual Development is from Puberty to death and the erogenous zone being Maturing Sexual Interests? Genital Stage
Boy develops sexual desires for his mother Oedipus
Suggests that dreams represents unconscious desires, thoughts, and motivations Dream Theory
Which Component of dreams is made up of the actual images, thoughts, and content contained within the dream. Manifest Content
This content represents the hidden psychological meaning of the dream Latent Content
Convergence of computer and improved visual technologies Information Highway
What are the 3 major civilizations in meso-america Maya. Inca. Aztec
Known for their works on astronomy, Predicting Eclipses, Calendar Systems, Hydraulics System, and some hireoglyphics Mayan Civilization
Sun is located directly at the top during spring or fall equinoxes Chichen Itza
One of the world's first civilizations to use a writing system known as the Mayan Hieroglyphics. it is a writing that uses pictures to represent words or ideas. Pictographs Writing
Useful for planning the Mayan's activities in observing their religious rituals and cultural celebrations Mayan Calendar
The most popular ball game were players struck the ball with their hips and are not allowed to use their hands Pok ta Pok
Extensive irrigation system, fed by nine streams that ran through Palenque to the fields below Hydraulics System
Made advanced scientific ideas considering their limitations as an old civilization such as roads paved with stones, Stone buildings withstanding earthquakes, First suspension Bridge, Quipu, Textiles Inca Civilization
Used for collecting data and and keeping records, monitoring tax obligations, census records, calendrical information, and military organization Quipu
Civilization which had mandatory education, Chocolate, Antipasmodic Medication, Chinampa, Invention of the Canoe Aztec Civilization
Believed to help relieve insomnia, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Given to patients to relax before surgery Antipasmodic Medication
Referred to as floating gardens, they are artificial islands created by interweaving reeds with stakes beneath the lakes surface. Chinampa
Consisted of a 365-day calendar cycle called xiuhpohualli and a 260 day ritual cycle called tonalpohualli Aztec Calendar
Biggest Continent in the world Asian Civilization
Known for Manufacturing Iron and metallurgical works, Famous in medicine, Notable in astronomy, and mathematics Indian Civilization
One of the World's oldest holistic whole body healing systems. It was developed more than 3000 years ago in India. Ayurveda
Indian astronomer and mathematician, introduced trigonometric functions and algorithms of algebra Aryabhata
Also suggested that gravity was a force of attraction, the use of zero, along with hindu-arabic numeral system Brahmagupta
Founder of mathematical analysis Madhava of Sangamagrama
Known for medicine, astronomy, science, mathematics, arts, philosophy, and music Chinese Civilization
a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body ACUPUNCTURE
Made from iron oxide, a mineral ore. Iron oxide is also known as lodestone and magneta. Used a lodestone (which automatically points to the south) and a bronze plate. CHINESE COMPASS
Before the invention of paper, the Chinese used to write on strips of wood and bamboo, or cloth and silk. Paper Making
Mixed 75 parts saltpeter with 15 parts charcoal and 10 parts sulfur. This mixture had no discernable life- lengthening properties, but it did explode with a flash and a bang when exposed to an open flame. Gunpowder
Dominantly occupied by Muslims Common language of Arabic, access to Greek Text, proximity to India contributed intellectualizations to the Muslims Known for Mathematics, Chemistry, Medicine Middle east Civilization
Father of Optics Emprical roof of the intromission theory of light Ibn Al-Haytham
Pioneered the science of experimental medicine and was the first physician to conduct clinical trials Two most notable works: Book of Healing The Canon of Medicine Ibn Sina
Mountaineer Northern Luzon, Philippines The northern Luzon subgroup of the Philippine languages, which belong to the Austronesian The Igorot peoples are Austronesians. They were known in earlier days for their wars and practice of headhunting. Igorot People
Visayas and Mindanao Southern Indigenous group of People Upland and Lowland Tribal Groups ___ Gerneric name for 8 ethnic groups of indigenous people living in ___ The ___ tribe live in Mindanao Mangyan and Manobo Tribe
The systematic study of our environment and our proper place in it. Environmental Science
Sound engineering thought and practice in the solution of environmental sanitation provision of safe water supplies proper disposal of recycle of wastewater and solid wastes; drainage Environmental Engineering
What type of resource is sunlight, wind, wave, geothermal Renewable natural resources
What type of resource is crude oil, natural gas, coal, copper, aluminum, and other metals Nonrenewable natural resources
A branch of technology that deals with the manipulation and study of matter at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology
means a billionth of a meter Nano
___ are some of the toughest materials known to man. The ___ get their strength from thin crystalline proteins only nanometers wide. Spider Silk
The scales on the surface of a ___ are composed of multilayered nano-scale structures. These structures create brilliant colors and also help the butterfly shed water and dirt. butterfly’s wing
They refer broadly to organisms that are produced when selected individual genes are transferred from a given donor organism into another target organism, typically conferring desired properties to the new organism. Genetically modified Organisms (GMO)
Prior to the scientific revelations of the Enlightenment period, most European astronomers derived their ideas from what Classical figure? None of the above. Claudius Ptolemy of Alexandria Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Claudius Ptolemy of Alexandria
[T/F] The 15th century saw one of the greatest inventions in the history of humankind. In 1450 Johannes Gutenberg, a citizen of the German town of Mainz, was able to digitalized books. False
What important invention did the Ancient Chinese invent before Johannes Gutenberg did in Europe? Gunpowder
The Industrial Revolution led to inventions that included the following except sewing machine paper money X-ray lightbulb paper money
Which scientific period of the Scientific Revolution is recognized for not only his planetary contributions but also discoveries in the study of physics? Martin Luther John Calvin Thales Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei
What was the main use of the compass when it was first invented? For city planning
Galeon trading was done during which period in the history of the Philippines? Spanish regime
Due to the growth of scientific research, the following offices were organized by the American authorities except Bureau of Mines Manila Observatory National Research Council of the Philippine Bureau of Science Manila Observatory
[T/F]Throughout the Spanish regime, University of the Philippines remained the highest institution of learning. False
[T/F]Alfred Nobel invented the dynamite Alfred Nobel
Johannes Gutenberg made printing press widely popular but it was first introduced in what country in 11th century? China
[T/F] Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. True
William Harvey, a renowned English physician of the Enlightenment period is credited with what scientific discovery? The discovery of terrestrial motion. The discovery of human circulatory system. The orbital patterns of the planets. The discovery of human circulatory system.
[T/F] Development of Science and technology during the Japanese regime halted as a consequence of the war. True
During the early modern era, messages were sent quickly with a telegraph cellphone pigeon horse telegraph
[T/F] Safety break was invented to prevent parachutes from falling if a cable breaks. False
[T/F] Quipu is used by the Incas in collecting data and record keeping. True
The time period from the 1500s-1700s that challenged the old views of the world through science. Group of answer choices Darwinian Revolution Science and Technology Scientific Revolution Copernican revolution Scientific Revolution
____________ the old world view where the earth was in the center Ptolemaic; heliocentric Ptolemaic; geocentric Gothic; heliocentric heliocentric; geocentric Ptolemaic; heliocentric
The following were influenced by the Copernican heliocentric Galileo Galilei Johannes Kepler Tycho Brahe Ptolemy Ptolemy
He declared that species survived through a process called Sigmund Freud Charles Darwin Nicolaus Copernicus James Hargreaves Charles Darwin
The stage in Freud’s Psychosexual Stages where there is a bowel and bladder control from 1 to 3 years old. Oral Stage Phallic Stage Anal Stage Latent Stage Anal Stage
Magna Carta for Scientist, Engineers, Researchers, and other Science and Technology Persons in the Government is also known as RA 8293 RA 8792 RA 8749 RA 8439 RA 8439
During this period, industrialization via semiconductor industry was sped up. Fidel Ramos Benigno Aquino Gloria Arroyo Joseph Estrada Benigno Aquino
One of the presidents who ushered in advancements in science & technology. Ferdinand Marcos Joseph Estrada Fidel Ramos Corazon Aquino Ferdinand Marcos
Engineering was introduced and developed to pave way for the construction of bridges, churches, forts, and roads during this period. British colonial Post-Colonial Spanish Colonial American colonial Spanish Colonial
Herbal medicines was used to treat illnesses during _________. American times pre-colonial times post-colonial times Spanish times pre-colonial times
During this period, science and technology master plan was launched to improve researches and build infrastructures for the sector. Joseph Estrada Fidel Ramos Ferdinand Marcos Corazon Aquino Corazon Aquino
Karaoke was invented in 1975 by Fe del Mundo. Roberto del Rosario. Eduardo San Juan. Thomas Edison. Roberto del Rosario.
The key to the progress and development of any nation. Mathematics & Technology Science Science & Technology Mathematics Science & Technology
The basis on which to ensure that the country takes up an effective role within the world community. United nation National community Nation building International community Nation building
The ____________ can be rightly called a nation builder. teacher lawyer mayor student teacher
The main agency responsible for managing science and technology (S&T) in the Philippines. LRTA DOST LTFRB FDA DOST
During the pre-colonial times, Filipinos used writing, numerical, measurement, and calendar systems to facilitate ____________. farming selling fishing trading trading
This includes activities that companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products and services. Invention Innovation Invention & Innovation Research & development Research & development
Medical Incubator was invented in 1941 by Thomas Edison. Roberto del Rosario. Eduardo San Juan. Fe del Mundo. Fe del Mundo.
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