STS CHAP 1 L3 pt.2

China

_____ is among the ancient civilizations with considerable contributions to areas like medicine, astronomy, science, mathematics, arts, philosophy, and music among others

Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and particularly in countries that belong to the old Silk Road

The influence of the Chinese civilization can be observed in many of its neighbor countries like ____

Chinese

they are recognized for their alternative medicines

Chinese

They discovered medical properties and uses of different plants and animals to cure human illness.

 Acupuncture

is one of the medical methods known to have been developed in China.

• compass, papermaking, gunpowder, and printing tools

• iron plough, wheelbarrow, and propeller

In terms of technology, among the famous discoveries and inventions of the Chinese are the ____

Middle Ages

In terms of technology, among the famous discoveries and inventions of the Chinese are the compass, papermaking, gunpowder, and printing tools that are known in the west only by the end of the ____

Chinese

They also developed designs of different models of bridges

Chinese

They also invented the first seismological detector, and developed the first dry dock facility

Chinese

they recorded and preserved several data on supernovas, lunar and solar eclipses, and comets, to understand better the heavenly bodies and their effects to the world

Chinese

They observed heavenly bodies to predict weather changes and seasons.

Chinese

They used lunar calendars and developed knowledge in seismology that made them more prepared in times of natural calamities

Muslims

they dominantly populate Middle East countries

7th and 8th

With the spread of Islam in the ____ centuries brought a period of scholarship or the Golden Age of Islam until the 13th century

13th

With the spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries brought a period of scholarship or the Golden Age of Islam until the ___ century

Greek writings

The common language of Arabic, access to ____ during the Byzantine Empire, and their proximity to India were contributory to the Intellectualization of the Muslims and provided their scholars a knowledge base, to create innovations and develop new ideas

Byzantine Empire

The common language of Arabic, access to Greek writings during the ___, and their proximity to India were contributory to the Intellectualization of the Muslims and provided their scholars a knowledge base, to create innovations and develop new ideas

India

The common language of Arabic, access to Greek writings during the Byzantine Empire, and their proximity to ___ were contributory to the Intellectualization of the Muslims and provided their scholars a knowledge base, to create innovations and develop new ideas

Intellectualization of the Muslims

The common language of Arabic, access to Greek writings during the Byzantine Empire, and their proximity to India were contributory to the ____ and provided their scholars a knowledge base, to create innovations and develop new ideas

Muslim scientists

 the ____ put greater value on science experiments rather than plain thought experiments.

Ibn al-Haytham

he is regarded as the "Father of Optics"

Ibn al-Haytham

he is regarded for his empirical proof of the intromission theory of light

Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

he gave his name to the concept of the algorithm and the term algebra is derived from al-jabr

al-jabr

the term algebra is derived from ___

al-jabr

the beginning of the title of one of his publications

the introduction of decimal point notation

Muslim mathematicians did several refinements to the Arabic numeral system such as ___

Muslim chemists and alchemists

they also played significant role in the establishment of modern chemistry

Jäbir ibn Hayyān

he is considered the "Father of Chemistry"

Ibn Sina

he founded the science of experimental medicine and was the first physician to conduct clinical trials

the Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine

Ibn Sina two most notable works:

the Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine

this books were used as standard medicinal texts in both the Middle East and in Europe well into the 17th century.

Ibn Sina

Amongst his countless contributions are the detection of the contagious nature of infectious diseases and the institution of clinical pharmacology

11th to 13th

The Golden Age of the Muslim in science declined in the ____ century, when the Mongols destroyed libraries, observatories, and other learning institutions.

Mongols

The Golden Age of the Muslim in science declined in the 11th to 13th century, when the ___ destroyed libraries, observatories, and other learning institutions.

Africa

is a continent is blessed with many natural and mineral resources.

Africa

Science also emerged in this part of the planet long before the Europeans colonized it.

geometry

___ as a product of necessity to preserve the layout and ownership of farmlands of the Egyptians living along the Nile River.

rectilinear structures

The rules of geometry were created and used to make ___, the post of lintel architecture in Egypt.

• the Egyptian pyramids

• the ancient Egyptian cities

• the early dams built to divert water from the Nile River

these structures are proofs of their advanced civilization in Egypt:

Egypt

___ was known in Africa to be a center of alchemy,

alchemy

is known as the medieval forerunner of chemistry

examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

The Egyptians tried to study human anatomy, pharmacology, and applied vital components to the treatment of diseases:

Africans

they used lunar, solar, and stellar calendar, or a combination of the three to predict seasons and climates.

North Africa and the Nile Valley

____ imported iron technology or metallurgy from Near East region that made them famous during the Bronze Age until the Iron Age.

iron technology or metallurgy

North Africa and the Nile Valley imported ____ from Near East region that made them famous during the Bronze Age until the Iron Age.

Near East region

North Africa and the Nile Valley imported iron technology or metallurgy from ____ that made them famous during the Bronze Age until the Iron Age.

Bronze Age ; Iron Age

North Africa and the Nile Valley imported iron technology or metallurgy from Near East region that made them famous during the ___ until the ))).

Ancient Egyptians

They invented metal tools used in their homes, in agriculture, and in constructing their magnificent architectures.

Lebombo Bone

a tool for multiplication, division, and simple mathematical calculation or a six-month lunar calendar

Lebombo Bone

is considered to be the oldest known mathematical artifact dated from 35 000 BCE.

Ancient Egyptians

they are good in the four fundamental mathematical operations and other mathematical skills.

Ancient Egyptians

They have knowledge of the basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

Islamic regions

The ___ in Africa during the medieval period were also benefiting from mathematical learning

medieval

The Islamic regions in Africa during the ___ period were also benefiting from mathematical learning

algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

The Islamic regions in Africa during the medieval period were also benefiting from mathematical learning, which is considered advanced during those times, such as ____