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GED0011 MODULE 1

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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  
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What are two of the great feats of civil engineering accomplished by the engineers of Ancient China?   THE GREAT WALL AND THE GREAT CANAL  
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____________ invents the telegraph, which allows messages to be sent quickly over a wire.   SAMUEL MORSE  
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What important invention did the Ancient Chinese invent before Johannes Gutenberg did in Europe?   GUNPOWDER  
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The very first style of writing introduced by Sumerians is:   CUNEIFORM  
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TRUE or FALSE: Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine.   TRUE  
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TRUE or FALSE: Safety break was invented to prevent parachutes from falling if a cable breaks.   FALSE  
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The one that invented dynamite.   ALFRED NOBEL  
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TRUE or FALSE: Development of Science and technology during the Japanese regime halted as a consequence of the war.   TRUE  
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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  
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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  
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Galeon trading was done during which period in the history of the Philippines?   SPANISH REGIME  
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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  
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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.  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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What was the main use of the compass when it was first invented?   FOR CITY PLANNING  
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What are considered the four great inventions of the Ancient Chinese civilization?   GUNPOWDER,. PAPER, PRINTING, AND THE COMPASS  
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William Harvey, a renowned English physician of the Enlightenment period is credited with what scientific discovery?   THE DISCOVERY OF HUMAN CIRCULATORY SYSTEM  
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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  
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Due to the growth of scientific research, the following offices were organized by the American authorities except   MANILA OBSERVATORY  
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Prior to the scientific revelations of the Enlightenment period, most European astronomers derived their ideas from what Classical figure?   CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY OF ALEXANDRIA  
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Johannes Gutenberg made printing press widely popular but it was first introduced in what country in 11th century?   CHINA  
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The Industrial Revolution led to inventions that included the following except: > lightbulb > paper money > X-ray > Sewing machine   PAPER MONEY  
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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  
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The technology that ushered in the end of early civilizations around 1000 BCE was   THE DEVELOPMENT OF IRON TOOLS AND WEAPONS  
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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  
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