| Question | Answer |
| TRUE or FALSE:
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 are two of the great feats of civil engineering accomplished by the engineers of Ancient China? | THE GREAT WALL AND THE GREAT CANAL |
| ____________ invents the telegraph, which allows messages to be sent quickly over a wire. | SAMUEL MORSE |
| What important invention did the Ancient Chinese invent before Johannes Gutenberg did in Europe? | GUNPOWDER |
| The very first style of writing introduced by Sumerians is: | CUNEIFORM |
| TRUE or FALSE:
Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. | TRUE |
| TRUE or FALSE:
Safety break was invented to prevent parachutes from falling if a cable breaks. | FALSE |
| The one that invented dynamite. | ALFRED NOBEL |
| TRUE or FALSE:
Development of Science and technology during the Japanese regime halted as a consequence of the war. | TRUE |
| There was a decline in the development of science and technology during the post war between the America and Japan in the Philippines. This was due to the following except | THE NUMBER OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES REMAINED THE SAME |
| Which of the following is true about the science and technology in the Philippines during the American regime? | THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED THE EXTENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM AND GRANDING OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINNG |
| Galeon trading was done during which period in the history of the Philippines? | SPANISH REGIME |
| He is the Father of Pharmacy in the Philippines. He worked extensively on the medicinal plants of the Philippines and their uses. | LEON MA. GUERRERO |
| TRUE or FALSE:
Throughout the Spanish regime, University of the Philippines remained the highest institution of learning. | Throughout the Spanish regime, University of the Philippines remained the highest institution of learning. |
| The following were the impact of the Galleon trading and the prosperity from world trade and commerce except | MANILA PROSPERED RAPIDLY AS WELL AS THE PROVINCES DUE TO AGRICULTURE |
| Most early agricultural societies: | ALL OF THE ABOVE
Focused on food production, with limited surplus; Emphasized the importance of men's work growing food over women's roles in the household; Experienced an increased birth rate and viewed children as useful additions to the labor force |
| Which scientific period of the Scientific Revolution is recognized for not only his planetary contributions but also discoveries in the study of physics? | GALILEO GALILEI |
| What was the main use of the compass when it was first invented? | FOR CITY PLANNING |
| What are considered the four great inventions of the Ancient Chinese civilization? | GUNPOWDER,. PAPER, PRINTING, AND THE COMPASS |
| William Harvey, a renowned English physician of the Enlightenment period is credited with what scientific discovery? | THE DISCOVERY OF HUMAN CIRCULATORY SYSTEM |
| Which of the following is NOT true about science and technology in the Philippines during the Spanish era? | THE GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED YOUR MEN AND WOMEN TO GET HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |
| Due to the growth of scientific research, the following offices were organized by the American authorities except | MANILA OBSERVATORY |
| Prior to the scientific revelations of the Enlightenment period, most European astronomers derived their ideas from what Classical figure? | CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY OF ALEXANDRIA |
| Johannes Gutenberg made printing press widely popular but it was first introduced in what country in 11th century? | CHINA |
| The Industrial Revolution led to inventions that included the following except:
> lightbulb
> paper money
> X-ray
> Sewing machine | PAPER MONEY |
| Which of the following is NOT true about the science and technology in the Philippines during the precolonial era? | THE PHILIPPINES ALREADY HAD SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AS OBSERVED BY EARLY TRADERS AND TRAVELERS |
| The technology that ushered in the end of early civilizations around 1000 BCE was | THE DEVELOPMENT OF IRON TOOLS AND WEAPONS |
| Paleolithic peoples likely migrated from Africa to Central Asia and Europe because of | THE NEED FOR UNDISTURBED HUNTING AND GATHERING GROUNDS
OTHER CHOICES:
> Fighting between disparate bands
> An interest in exploring distant lands
> Environmental changes |
