Historical Antecedents in the Course of S&T

(a)   is the study of people, culture, and society.

During the ancient times, (a)   were common especially if different groups struggled to control vital resources.

Which of the following is/are the contribution(s) of the Sumerians?

• road

• wheel

• hieroglyphics

• hanging garden

(a)   was the first writing system developed by the Sumerians.

(a)   is the study of living things.

The Great Ziggurat of Ur was also called "The (a)   ".

In order to facilitate faster and easier travel, Sumerians developed the first roads using (a)   bricks.

Egyptians believed that (a)   was provided to them by their gods.

The following were invented/developed during the Egyptian civilization, EXCEPT______.

• printing press

• clepsydra

• wig

• alarm clock

(a)   was the first paper used in Ancient Egypt.