Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the historical development of science and technology across different civilizations.

Cuneiform writing

A system of writing developed by the Sumerians using wedge-shaped symbols pressed into clay tablets.

Code of Hammurabi

One of the world’s earliest and most complete written legal codes established by Babylonian civilization.

Papyrus

An early form of paper made from plant fibers used in Ancient Egypt for writing.

Quipus

A system of knotted cords used by the Inca civilization for recording data.

Heliocentric model

The astronomical model proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus where Earth and the other planets orbit the Sun.

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

The theory introduced by Charles Darwin, proposing that species evolve over time due to natural selection.

Pythagorean Theorem

A fundamental principle in mathematics attributed to Pythagoras that relates the sides of a right triangle.

Eudaimonia

A term used by Aristotle referring to a state of human flourishing or living well.

Lunar Rover

A vehicle designed to travel on the surface of the Moon, concept designed by Engr. Eduardo San Juan.

Sundials

Ancient time-measuring devices that use the position of the sun's shadow to indicate time.