UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

GEC07 | SCIENCE TECNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

NAME : D I A Z , C H R I S T I A N B . CLASS CODE: G E C 0 7 SCORE:

CHAPTER 1 ACTIVITIES
TEST 1: TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE 1. The Egyptians invented the abacus.

TRUE 2. The Sumerians wrote on clay tablets using cuneiform.

TRUE 3. The ruins of Mohenjo-Daro is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
TRUE 4. Pyramids are tombs or the kings and queens of Egypt.

FALSE 5. The Maya civilization was the largest civilization of Mesoamerica.

TRUE 6. For two millennia, Babylon was considered the center of Mesopotamian
civilization.

FALSE 7. In the Bible, the Tower of Babel was located in Greece.

TRUE 8. The present-day name of Babylon is Iraq.
FALSE 9. The Sumerican civilization advanced astronomy.

TRUE 10. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was the king’s gift to his wife.

TEST 2: ESSAY

1. Why is it important to trace the history of science and technology?

Tracing the history of science and technology would provide us information like how did it improved over time. It doesn’t just
give us knowledge about past events on science and technology, it also gives us an overview on where we are lacking and how
we can improve that. Science and technology is more fun than we think it is, it keeps on progressing and if we have enough
knowledge about its history we could make inventions that would benefit not just us but also the future generations. With
this, we could make good use of our full potential.

2. Why are there debates on the legitimacy and accuracy of historical timelines?
Despite the popularity of past events in our world, there are still people who doubt the accuracy of history. The possibility of
historical revision opens a debate and how history became an open access over the years. For example, Kingdoms that last for
hundred of years may lost its legitimacy because of how little was recorded about it. The most accurate telling of a story may
come several years after the event happened and as time goes by, we are moving away from those past events. At the end of
the day, digging into history is just like putting a jigsaw puzzle together.
 3. How do you imagine the present world to be without scientific discoveries?
Science became an essential part of our lives, it helps us understand how the world works. So, without scientific discoveries
our world would probably just all be based on beliefs whether it be personal or biblical beliefs. Without the presence of
science there would be no technological advancement thus, our world would not be the world that we know today. Science is
always here, from the deepest part of the sea to the three-dimensional realm, we would never know how these things works
without scientific discoveries. We would just be living our lives without any scientific explanation present, we’d never know
where life came from.
4. What are the significant advancements or contributions of the Carolingian Renaissance in
the field of science and technology?
The Carolingian Renaissance became the last reform to revive the classical culture of Europe. This renaissance saw the potential in their rich
culture and expanded this creating their own style of scientific inquiry. During this time, the development in printing presses was evident
that made spreading information a much easier task. Some major developments also include world exploration and their contribution to
astronomy. Some criticized how the Carolingian renaissance affected science saying that the advancement was too slow. Many favored
human-centered subjects like politics, neglecting science and mathematics. But still, the Carolingian renaissance’s preservation and revival
of important manuscripts and classical texts helped to provide better understanding of science.

TEST 3: IDENTIFICATION

Électricité de France 1. This invention pioneered the utilization of tidal waves to generate energy.
Scientific Revolution 2. The establishment of these largely contributed to the production of
science knowledge in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Principia Mathematicia3. A book that lays down the foundations of the current principles of Algebra.
Lances 4. A popular weapon used during the First Crusade that was considered the
best weapon by the Europeans from the 11th to the 13th century.
Handheld Trebuchet 5. A famous invention during the Byzantine Empire that was made as an
alteration of the counterweight trebuchet.

TEST 4: ESSAY

1. French journalist Alexis de Tocqueville made this statement after visiting Manchester-
"from this foul drain, the greatest stream of human industry flows out to fertilize the whole
world." What does this statement mean based on the social conditions in England during
the Industrial Revolution?
From this statement, Alexis de Tocqueville described the town of Manchester during the Industrial Revolution. The revolution brought so
much richness to England especially to entrepreneurs. Many of them were from ‘rag to riches’ which was greatly admired by many. New
social classes were formed during this time and of all levels, they benefited from the industrialization. Although this industrial age brought
poverty to some, it’s still evident that the standards of living of people from that time increased. The harsh living conditions, the foul drain, is
the reason why the greatest stream of human industry flows out and fertilized the world.
2. Do you consider the Industrial Revolution good or bad? Explain
A lot of people debated whether the Industrial Revolution was a blessing or a curse. With the amount of people subjected to
harsh working conditions, Industrial Revolution is a bad thing for humanity. Workers had to feed and clothe their families
and due to longer working hours, they have to cope with such problems with sickness and injury. However, the Industrial
Revolution brought so much opportunities, wages rose because of that they could easily visit their families from different
towns. The demand for mass produced products grew which resulted to more jobs offered.

3. Why was the Gutenberg printing press essential to the growth and spread of information?
The Gutenberg printing press is responsible to the mass production of books during the Renaissance period. It provided the
means for mass consumption of ideas. Although the Gutenberg printing press is not as advanced and automated as the
printing presses today, it was still able to share knowledge more quickly and widely. The greatest contribution of the
Gutenberg printing press is the first print of Bible in latin which has around 200 copies, a speedy achievement at that time.To
the world, the printing press of Gutenberg is a big help in understanding culture and history.

4. How does technology brought by the Information Era serve as a catalyst for change?
The technological era brought a very profound effect on our daily lives. Technology as a catalyst for change influenced how
people communicate and work. Technological advancement leads to easier information sharing worldwide. It has
transformed the functionality and productivity of all the sectors of the society. Although technology is a good catalyst for
change, the presence of artificial intelligence would greatly impact the nature of jobs which will upturn the number of
available job options.