Development of Science in Asia in the World.pptx

This briefly explain the development of Science in Asia.

1. Development of Science in Asia

2. India Known for manufacturing iron and in metallurgical works. 2 2

3. Ayurveda- system of traditional medicine that originated in ancient India, 2500 BC. Susruta Samhita- different surgical and other medical procedures Aacharya Sushruta, the title of 'the Father of Plastic Surgery'.

4. Developed theories on the configuration of the universe, the spherical self- supporting Earth The year of 360 days with 12 equal parts of 30 days each.

5. Siddhanta Shiromani Ancient text that recorded their interest in Astronomy in it’s first 12 chapters. Mean longitudes and true longitudes of the planets Diurnal rotation Syzygies Lunar and solar eclipse Latitudes of the planets The moon’s crescent Conjunctions of planets with each other and with fixed stars The paths of the Sun and Moon 5 5

6. Indus Valley Civilization Earliest traces of mathematical knowledge Tried to standardize measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy. Mohenjo daro ruler

7. Aryabhatiya (476-550 AD) Aryabhatiya, Indian astronomer and mathematician Introduced a number of trigonometric functions, tables, techniques as well as algorithms of algebra. 7

8. Brahmagupta (628 AD) 8 Suggested that gravity was a force of attraction Explained the use of zero as both placeholder and decimal digit, along with the Hindu-Arabic numeral system

9. CHINA Influences neighboring countries like Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines and other countries that belong to the Silk Road. 9

10. Acupuncture The actual practice of acupuncture includes placing thin needles into the skin on certain points of a meridian. These are then activated by the provider's hands or through electrical stimulation. . Acupuncturists believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points 10

11. Famous discoveries of Chinese People 11

12. 12 Chinese Compass Iron Plough

13. 13 The Chinese invented the papermaking technique in the early 1st century, in the Western Han dynasty. 

14. Su Song Clock Tower erected in 1088, is an early example of the developed Chinese clockmaking art.  14

15. Middle East Countries Predominantly occupied by Muslims, with spread of Islam in the 7 th and 8 th centuries. It’s called the Golden Age of Islam until the 13 th century Place greater value on science experiment rather than though plain experiment.

16. Ibn al- Haytham Father of Optics Intromission theory of light 16

17. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi The term algebra is derived from al- jabr , the beginning of the title of one of his publications. 17

18. Ibn Sina Pioneered the science of experimental medicine First physician to conduct clinical trials Book of Healing and the Canon of Medicine 18

19. Africa Rich in natural and mineral resources. Early science activities were developed to improve quality of life.

20. Advances in Science 20 Alchemy, medieval forerunner of chemistry Geometry to build rectilinear structures. Used 3 types of calendar: lunar, solar and stellar or combination of the three metallurgy

21. Lebombo Bone From the mountains between Swaziland and South Africa A tool for multiplication, division, and simple mathematical calculations 21

22. Mbira (Thumb Piano) African percussion instrument. The shorter the key, the higher the sound, and the longer the key, the lower it will be.  22

23. Questions?