Historical Inventions and Ancient Civilizations

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers Filipino inventions, general needs of ancient times, and key contributions from the Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Chinese civilizations.

Salamander Amphibious Tricycle

An invention by Atoy Levey that can travel on both land and water.

Salt lamp

An invention by Aisa Mijeno that is powered by salt water.

Medical Bamboo Incubator

Developed by Fe del Mundo to help premature infants survive in places with limited medical resources.

Mosquito Ovicidal Larvicidal Trap

A DOST invention specifically targeting the eggs and larvae of mosquitoes.

E-Jeep

An electric powered public transport vehicle designed to reduce air pollution.

Banana ketchup

An alternative to tomato ketchup developed using locally available sources.

Cuneiform

The oldest system of writing from the Sumerian civilization, utilizing clay tablets and wedge-shaped symbols.

The City of Uruk

Known as "The True City," it was built from mud/clay from the river to protect against animals and harsh weather.

The Great Ziggurat of Ur

A religious temple described as the "Mountain of God," built through spiritual devotion without modern technology.

Sexagecimal system

A $60$-based number system used by the Babylonians for time-keeping, geometry, and algebra.

Lunar Cycle

A Babylonian observation of celestial bodies lasting $29.5$ days with $12$ phases.

Solar calendar

A calendar of $30-31$ days used to predict seasons and organize agricultural activities.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

An engineering feat with an advanced irrigation system; some believe it actually existed in the assyrian Empire (Nineved).

Papyrus

A lightweight and practical alternative to clay tablets made from the papyrus plant by the Egyptians.

Heiroglyphics

The Egyptian writing system represented by symbols, believed to be a gift from the god of wisdom, Thoth.

Kohl eyeliner

A black powder used as cosmetics to reduce eye infection and repel bad spirits.

Wigs

Used by Egyptians to avoid heat by shaving the head, prevent lice, shield the scalp, and symbolize status.

Clepsydra

The Greek water clock that used water to signify specific times and manage time.

Socratic method

The art of questioning used in philosophy to question the veracity of the truth.

Acta Diurna

A Roman newspaper or public information system used for announcements, news, and law.

Codex

A Roman invention that replaced scrolls with bound pages to create books.

Aquaducks

A feature of Roman architecture used to provide cleaner water.

Silk

A material produced from silkworm cocoons that facilitated trade through the Silk road.

Tea

A Chinese invention used for medical purposes and as an important cultural trade item.