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STS Module2B AncientTimes

The document discusses the historical development of science and technology from ancient times. It describes the Stone Age periods including the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic eras. It then discusses the development of agriculture and early civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt, including their systems of governance, use of metal tools, writing systems, and understanding of the universe. Finally, it briefly outlines advances in philosophy, arts, and science among the ancient Greeks focused on principles and logic, as well as applied science and engineering among the ancient Romans.

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STS Module2B AncientTimes

The document discusses the historical development of science and technology from ancient times. It describes the Stone Age periods including the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic eras. It then discusses the development of agriculture and early civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt, including their systems of governance, use of metal tools, writing systems, and understanding of the universe. Finally, it briefly outlines advances in philosophy, arts, and science among the ancient Greeks focused on principles and logic, as well as applied science and engineering among the ancient Romans.

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Historical Development in

Science and Technology:


Ancient Time
STS Module 2B
Recall: Prehistoric Ages
• Stone Age
• Paleolithic
• Mesolithic
• Neolithic
• Nomads, “hunter-gatherers”
• Stone tools
Post-Neolithic Era:
Settling down and the End of Nomadic Lifestyle

• Development of agriculture

• Birth of civilizations
• Mesopotamian
• Egyptian
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Egypt
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Egypt
- System of governance
- Use of metal tools for agriculture &
weaponry
- Copper
- Bronze
- Iron
- Writing system
- Cuneiform
- Heiroglyphics
- Irrigation systems
- Understanding of the universe
- Based on faith (gods)
- Development of calendars
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Ancient Civilizations: Greek (1200 BCE)

• Philosophy
• Arts
• Understanding of the universe
• Principle & logic-based
• Valued knowledge for its own
sake and not just for its practical
application
• Emergence of science
Ancient Civilizations: Roman (700 BCE)
• Greatly influenced by the Greeks
• Intellectual and technological
activities focused on practical
applications
• Applied science
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Military technology
• Weapons
• Tactics

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