WorksheetsSTS_Development of STS in the Philippines
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best represents the technological advancement of early Filipinos during the pre-colonial period?
Establishment of royal scientific societies
Use of balangay for navigation and trade
Founding of the University of Santo Tomas
Implementation of the Public School system
According to Philippine mythology, who is the god of the sun?
Apolaki
Bulan
Lalahon
Mayari
Which pre-colonial practice shows knowledge of astronomy?
Weaving patterns as tribal symbols
Herbal medicine preparation
Using stars to guide navigation
Building stone fortresses
How does the Galleon Trade contributed to science and technology in the Philippines?
Isolating the Philippines from global commerce
Transporting scientific instruments and knowledge across continents
Focusing solely on agriculture
Preventing technological exchange
Which Spanish policy required Filipinos to render forced labor for public infrastructure, indirectly contributing to technological development?
Polo y Servicio
Encomienda system
Bandala system
Cedula personal system
Which is recognized as the oldest existing university in Asia, founded during the Spanish period?
Ateneo de Manila University
University of Sto. Tomas
University of San Carlos
University of Santa Isabel
The Thomasites were significant in Philippine science education because of what reason?
They formed the first military schools.
They banned the teaching of biology.
They introduced English as medium of instruction and taught science-based curricula.
They stablished the first Catholic universities.
Which institution was established in 1901 to train Filipino teachers in modern scientific and pedagogical methods?
National University (NU)
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
University of the Philippines (UP)
Adamson University (AdU)
Which American-built university campus became a key center for chemistry, engineering, and scientific training?
Adamson University (AdU)
University of the Philippines (UP)
National University (NU)
University of Sto. Tomas (UST)
What is the primary purpose of creating the Balik Scientist Program?
Train miners and geologists exclusively
Replace all foreign experts
Bring Filipino scientists back to contribute to national research
Encourage scientists to migrate abroad
What is the content of Republic Act No. 74 (1901)?
The first private universities
The Department of Public Works
The independence granted by US in the Philippines to have their own sovereignty
A national public school system with English instruction
Which of the following is a requirement to qualify for a DOST scholarship?
High academic standing and aptitude in STEM
Completion of graduate studies
Foreign citizenship
Enrollment in a liberal arts program
Which invention is attributed to Maria Orosa?
Bamboo Incubator
Banana ketchup, and practical food preservation techniques
The videophone
The solar heater
Luz Belardo is known for what innovations?
Bamboo incubator
Videoconferencing
Herbal medicine and pharmaceutical research
Developing tools for eye surgery in the Philippines
Which Filipino scientist helped improve public nutrition and food security during World War II?
Maria Orosa
Fe del Mundo
Gregorio Zara
Luz Belardo
