Cradles of Early Science in the world and civilization.pptx

This presentation tackles the history and civilization of Early Science.

1. Cradles of Early Science

2. Objectives Identify ways by which society is transformed by science and technology Analyze how scientific revolution is done in various parts of the world like in Latin America, East Asia, Middle East and Africa

3. Development of Science in Mesoamerica

4. Mesoamerica “middle America” Phrased coined by German- Mexican archeologist- Paul Kirchoff Entire area of Central America from Southern Mexico up to the border of South America

5. Maya Civilization l asted approximately 2000 years.

6. Maya Civilization Astronomy Accurate calendar systems (Haab', Tzolk'in , Long Count) Predicted solar eclipses Mathematics Used vigesimal system (base-20) Concept of zero independently developed Architecture & Engineering Aligned temples with celestial events

7. Tzolk’in The 260-day calendar, also known as the Sacred Calendar or  Tzolk’in , has 20 days associated with the numbers 1-13 (20 x 13 = 260).

8. Haab (365 days) The solar calendar contained 19 ‘months’ – 18 months of 20 days and a closing month of 5 days ( Wayeb ).

9. Maya Number System a dot standing for ‘one’, a bar standing for ‘five’ and a shell for ‘zero’ 

10. Pyramid at Chichén Itzá Mayan Heiroglyphics

11. Mica a shiny, glittery mineral, to decorate their temples and make them sparkle in the sun

12. Inca Civilization

13. Scientific Ideas & Tools of the Inca Civilization Roads paved with stone First suspension bridge

14. INCA CALENDAR Machu Picchu, with its precise astronomical alignments, served as a crucial site for tracking these cycles and marking significant dates. 

15. Hydraulic Engineering/ Irrigation system a sophisticated network of canals, aqueducts, and terraces designed to manage water resources effectively

16. Quipu A complex system of knotted and colored strings used by the Inca civilization for record-keeping and communication

17. TEXTILE Cloth was one of the specially prized artistic achievement

18. Aztec Civilization

19. Chocolate (or  xocolatl ) Chocolate's history spans over 5,000 years, originating in Mesoamerica where the cacao tree was first domesticated

20. Antispasmodic medication Aztecs used the passion flower  (believed to help relieve insomnia, epilepsy, and high blood pressure) to create antispasmodic medication.

21. Chinampa "floating gardens“ The land is divided into rectangular areas and surrounded by canals.

22. Canoe A light narrow boat used for traveling in water systems

23. Assignment Mag kata kata man ni siya ug assignment uy !!! Research on the science and technology discoveries and development of the following country: India China Middle East Provide at least 2 discoveries and development.