Science and Technology and Nation Building

What was one of the scientific practices of pre-colonial Filipinos?

• Astronomy

• Medicine from herbs

• Advanced mathematics

• All of the above

What does the Laguna Copperplate Inscription demonstrate?

• A) The use of gold in trade

• B) A standard system of weights and measures

• C) The use of an alphabet

• D) Shipbuilding techniques

What engineering feat is highlighted as a product of pre-Spanish Filipino society?

• A) The construction of bridges

• B) The Banaue Rice Terraces

• C) The establishment of universities

• D) The creation of ships

Which Spanish institution was established during the colonial period?

• A) The University of Santo Tomas

• B) Harvard University

• C) University of the Philippines

• D) Ateneo de Manila University

What subject was prioritized in the study of medicine during the Spanish era?

• A) Surgery techniques

• B) Herbal medicine

• C) Anatomy

• D) Public health

Which scientific figure made a reference to the Philippines in his work?

• A) Galileo Galilei

• B) Isaac Newton

• C) Albert Einstein

• • D) Charles Darwin

What was one of the main focuses of the Galleon Trade during the Spanish colonial period?

• A) Agriculture

• B) Mining

• C) Trade for profit

• D) Shipbuilding

Which local name was associated with a constellation mentioned by Spanish friars?

• A) Moroporo

• B) Balatik

• C) Both A and B

• D) None of the above

What contribution did Spanish colonizers make to engineering in the Philippines?

• A) Construction of universities

• B) Building roads and bridges

• C) Shipbuilding techniques

• D) Weaving methods

Which event allowed some Filipinos to study in Europe and be influenced by scientific ideals?

• A) The opening of the Suez Canal

• B) The establishment of universities

• C) The Galleon Trade

• D) The introduction of formal education