The document discusses the history of technology from ancient civilizations to modern times. It covers topics like ancient writing systems, tools used in Mesopotamia and Egypt, advances during the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, and inventions from different time periods that impacted society.
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The document discusses the history of technology from ancient civilizations to modern times. It covers topics like ancient writing systems, tools used in Mesopotamia and Egypt, advances during the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, and inventions from different time periods that impacted society.
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STS- is an interdisciplinary field of academic teaching and research with a
element of social movement.
Science- is a systematized body of knowledge (is a way of knowing.) The human attempt to understand the natural world with/out practical uses of that knowledge./Learning new facts/ Inventing new things. Example off natural world: Volcanoes, gravity, atoms, planet, metal. Technology- is the application of this knowledge or applied science. The human attempts to change the world/ by creating products that can help people. Without technology some science experiments would not be possible. (is a way of doing) tekhne meaning "art or craft" logia, meaning a "subject or interest." Technology- involves, tools, technique and procedures. Interconnection between Science and Technology(science purpose of knowing, technology, making something useful from that knowledge. Science drives technology by making new technology, possible. Society- as a community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests. Hieroglyphics- The word hieroglyph literally means "sacred carvings". The Egyptians first used hieroglyphs exclusively for inscriptions carved or painted on temple walls. A system of writing using symbols Cuneiform- first writing system or one of the oldest forms of writing known. It means "wedge-shaped," because people wrote it using a reed stylus cut to make a wedge-shaped mark on a clay tablet. Hanging Gardens- It is a structure made up of layers upon layers of gardens that contained several species of plants, trees, and vines. Alarm clock- They made use of water (or sometimes small stones or sand) that dropped into drums which sounded the alarm. Sailboats- Main mode of transportation was through waterways. The Great Ziggurat of Ur- Also called the mountain of god. It served as the sacred place of their chief god, where only their priests were allowed to enter. Uruk City- Build the city using only mud or clay from the river, which they mixed with reeds, producing sunbaked bricks - a true engineering feat. The Plow- With this tool, farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land faster, enabling them to mass produce food without taking so much effort and time. -It was invented to dig the earth in a faster pace. Papyrus- Was the chief writing material in ancient Egypt -was a plant that grew abundantly along the Nile River in Egypt. Ink- Used to record history, culture, and codified laws Wig- Used to protect the shaved heads of the wealthy Egyptians from the harmful rays of the sun. Printing Press- Invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate. Pasteurization- Process that they do to avoid spoiling of products -Invented by Louis Pasteur. Alexander Graham Bell- Who invented the Telephone? Aisa Mijeno- Salt Lamp by: ________ Heliocentrism- the center of the solar system was not the earth but actually the Sun. Summerian Civilization -is located in the southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia Irrigation and Dikes- The Sumerians created ___________ canals to bring water to farmlands and at the same time control the flooding of the rivers. -Considered as one of the world's most beneficial engineering works Wheel- The _______ were not made for transportation but for farm work and food processes. Roads- In order to facilitate faster and easier travel, the Sumerians developed this Cosmetics- Egyptians wore Kohl around their eyes to prevent and even cure eye diseases. Water Clocks- This device utilizes gravity that affects the flow of water from one vessel to the other. The amount of water remaining in the device determines how much time has elapsed since it is full. Newspaper- The ________, known as Gazettes, contained announcements of the Roman Empire to the people. Roman Architecture- is one of the most visual contributions of the ancient Roman Empire to the world. Roman numerals- Romans devised their own number system specifically to address the need for a standard counting method that would meet their increasing communication and trade concerns. Great wall of China- It was constructed to keep out foreign invaders and control the borders of China. Gunpowder- Originally developed by Chinese alchemists who aimed to achieve immortality. Johann Gutenberg- Invented the printing press. Zacharias Janssen- developed the first compound microscope Telescope- optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects, was a great help for navigators during this time. Samuel M. Kier- invented kerosene by refining petroleum Kerosene- was later on referred to as "illuminating oil" because it was used at first to provide lighting to homes. Calculator- The creation of __________ did not only pave the way for easier arithmetic calculations, but also resulted in the development of more complex processing machines like the computer. Salamander Amphibious Tricycle- It is an amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes. It may also be utilized to travel from island to island. Dr. Fe del Mundo- a Filipino pediatrician and the first Asian woman admitted into Harvard Medical School, devised a medical incubator made form indigenous and cheap E jeepney- The jeepney is an iconic public utility vehicle was built using the military jeeps STONE AGE Nomads- Old stone age- are people who wonder from place to place, instead of settling down. Cro-Magnon- Man - people in the stone age(HUNTING) Hunter gatherers - animals and collecting pants foods Paleolithic Age - Old stone age (crude stones) stone, bones and wood Fire - Use kay stone Animal skin - Shirt Ice Age - nag occur in the stone age Africa -First homo sapience. Migrated Eurasia, Australia and the America Neanderthals -Netherlands, group of early humans lived in caves or built shelter But dili daw sila human ancestors nato (naa silay SPEAKING skill) Burried Body - Ginalubong nila sauna Music - artifacts found near their grave Pictographs -early man also created works of arts Neolithic Revolution- agriculture revolution existed (8,000-3000BC) Slash and Burn Farming- One early farming method. Jarmo- -live in the zargos mauntain of northeastern iraq Jericho & Aleppo -vilages developed during Neolithic era Bronze Age (spreading of bronze) Christian Jurgensen Thomsen- proposed for classifying the studying ancient society. Ancient Civilization - is defined is bronze age Copper-Tin - produces Bronze Cuneiform - Mesopotamia Hieroglyphs - Egypt Near East - one of the cradles of civilization Practiced agriculture, writing system, foundation of astronomy and math Mesopotamia - Akkadian-Sumerian Iranian Plateau - Elam was an ancient civilization located to the east of Mesopotamia Jiroft Culture - collection of artifacts Anatolia - province of peninsula/Yturkey Neo-Hittite - independent city states Arzawa - in western Anatolia, western neighbor sa neo Hittite Levant - cross road of western asia, read, Lebanon, Israel Jordan. (early bronze Old Syrian- - Middle bronze Middle Syria - Late bronze Ne0-syria - early iron age Ancient Edypt - early bronze dynasty Abydos - first dynasty nga ang move sa Memphis Middle Bronze dynasty Late bronze dynasty Cenral Asia -Southern Russia and central Mongolia (Seima-Turbino Phenomenon) Iron age (500BC 500AD) Sun Burns Ice-cream -STONE, BRONZE, IRON AGE Celtic Origin -celtic people going to Ireland (iron shield, equipment) La tene -the style was decorative and repetitive Stonework -naa japon dri Janus Figure -Mga ulo nga stone made Tandragee Idol, CO, Armagh The turoe Stone The castlestrange Stone Ogham Stone
Middle Age(follow after the fall of western roman empire)
Dark AGE - there are lot of problems, struggles and etc. Church -Hierarchy: pope Feudalism -KING –lords - knights- serf 4-6 CE -Emperor Theodosius proclaimed Christianity 7-8 CE - Charlemagne 12 CE -paris, Cambridge 13 CE -decline of middle system(nags tart sad ang magna carta) 14 CE -black death 15 CE -the cathedral 16 CE -protestant reinformation Magellan discovered Philippines