History of Science and Technology - From Ancient to Modern Times

Flashcards covering key scientific and technological advancements from ancient civilizations to modern times, including specific Philippine inventions.

Pasteurization

A process invented by Louis Pasteur involving the heating of dairy products to kill harmful bacteria that cause them to spoil faster.

Petroleum Refinery

An advancement where Samuel M. Kier refined petroleum to invent kerosene.

Telephone

A communication device invented by Alexander Graham Bell during the modern times.

Calculator

An invention that provided easier arithmetic calculation and resulted in the development of complex processing machines like the computer.

Salamander Amphibious Tricycle

An invention by Victor Clave and his team designed to cross both flooded streets and bodies of water like rivers and lakes.

SALT Lamp

A lighting system invented by Aisa Miseno that utilizes salt water, a material abundant in the Philippines.

Medical Incubator

A device invented by Dr. Fe del Mundo made from indigenous and cheap materials that did not run on electricity.

Mosquito Ovicidal / Larvicidal Trap System

Also known as OL trap, a system made of non-toxic ingredients that are lethal to mosquitoes.

Eleephy

An electric jeepney that utilizes electricity for power instead of more expensive diesel.

Greek Alarm Clock

A device used in the Greek Civilization to tell an individual when to stop and when to start.

Water Mill

An invention of the Greek Civilization considered necessary for form of food processing.

Roman Civilization

One of the greatest civilizations in history, known for its strong government, architecture, and record-keeping through bound books.

Roman Numerals

A system used by the Romans to address record keeping and other numerical needs.

Chinese Civilization

Recognized as the oldest civilization in Asia.

Silk

A material processed by the Chinese to produce proper clothing.

Gunpowder

A Chinese invention that originally aimed to achieve immortality.

Printing Press

Invented by Johann Gutenberg to address the need for publishing and spreading information through books faster.

Microscope

A device developed by Fachrias Jassen, who created the first compound version of this tool.

Science

A system of knowledge also called 'Philosophy of natural world' involving systematic investigation, observation, and experimentation.

Philosophers of nature

The term formerly used to refer to scientists.

Technology (Etymology)

Derived from the words 'Techne' meaning art or craft, and 'logia' meaning interest or subject.

Cuneiform

The first writing system, developed by the Summerian Civilization.

Uwk City

Recognized as the first true city, built by the Summerians.

The Great Ziggurat of UR

A Summerian architectural feat also known as the 'Mountain of God'.

Plow

A Summerian invention used to plant seeds more quickly.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

One of the 7 wonders, a structure made of layers upon layers of plants built in Mesopotamia.

Papyrus

A type of paper used by the Egyptian Civilization for writing and record keeping.

Hieroglyphics

The ancient writing/emoji system used by the Egyptian Civilization.

Water Clock

An Egyptian invention that uses gravity to affect the flow of water for timekeeping.