Student: Perfecto Jr. C.

Ferrer July 25, 2019

Section: BSA-Block 2 Teacher: Ms. Vanilyn Dela Cruz

The Scientific Revolution

A. Scientific Revolution in Mesoamerica

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_architecture#Notable_constructions )

Maya Notable architecture constructions

A unique and intricate style, the tradition of Mayan architecture spans several thousands of
years. Often, the buildings most dramatic and easily recognizable as Mayans are the stepped
pyramids of the Terminal Pre-classic period and beyond. Being based on the
general Mesoamerican architectural traditions, these pyramids relied on intricate carved stone in
order to create a stair step design. During this "height" of Maya culture, the centers of their
religious, commercial and bureaucratic power grew into large cities, namely Tikal and Uxmal.
 Pyramids and temples
Often the most important temples sat atop towering Maya pyramids, some of over two-
hundred feet, such as that at El Mirador. The sanctuary on top commonly was heightened by a
crest or roof comb. While recent discoveries point toward the extensive use of pyramids as
tombs, the temples themselves seem too rarely, if ever, contain burials.

B. Science and technology Revolution in Asia

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_technology_in_Asia)
Science and technology in Asia is varied depending on the country and time. In the past, the
Asian civilizations most notable for their contributions to science and technology
were India, China and the West Asian civilizations. At present, probably the most notable country
in Asia in terms of its technological and scientific achievement is Japan, which is particularly
known for its electronics and automobile products.

 Science and technology in Japan

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_technology_in_Japan)

 Nuclear power
Since 1973, Japan has been looking to become less dependent on imported fuel and start to
depend on nuclear energy. In 2008, after the opening of 7 brand new nuclear reactors in Japan (3
on Honshū , and 1 each on Hokkaidō , Kyū shū , Shikoku, and Tanegashima). Japan became the
third largest nuclear power user in the world with 55 nuclear reactors. These provide 34.5% of
Japan's electricity.
C. Middle East Scientific Revolution
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_in_the_medieval_Islamic_world )

The Islamic era began in 622. Islamic armies conquered Arabia, Egypt and Mesopotamia,
eventually displacing the Persian and Byzantine Empires from the region. Within a century,
Islam had reached the area of present-day Portugal in the west and Central Asia in the east.
The Islamic Golden Age (roughly between 786 and 1258) spanned the period of the Abbasid
Caliphate (750–1258), with stable political structures and flourishing trade. A new common
civilization formed, based on Islam. An era of high culture and innovation ensued, with rapid
growth in population and cities. The Arab Agricultural Revolution in the countryside brought
more crops and improved agricultural technology, especially irrigation.

 Botany and Agronomy

The study of the natural world extended to a detailed examination of plants. The work done
proved directly useful in the unprecedented growth of pharmacology across the Islamic world.

D. Great achievements in science and technology in ancient Africa

(https://www.asbmb.org/asbmbtoday/asbmbtoday_article.aspx?id=32437)
Despite suffering through the horrific system of slavery, sharecropping and the Jim Crow
era, early African-Americans made countless contributions to science and technology. This
lineage and culture of achievement, though, emerged at least 40,000 years ago in Africa.
Unfortunately, few of us are aware of these accomplishments, as the history of Africa, beyond
ancient Egypt, is seldom publicized. Despite this, it still should be evident that the ancient people
of Africa, like so many other ancients of the world, definitely had their genius.
 Medicine
Many treatments we use today were employed by several ancient peoples throughout
Africa. Before the European invasion of Africa, medicine in what is now Egypt, Nigeria and
South Africa, to name just a few places, was more advanced than medicine in Europe. Some of
these practices were the use of plants with salicylic acid for pain (as in aspirin), kaolin for
diarrhea (as in Kaopectate), and extracts that were confirmed in the 20th century to kill Gram
positive bacteria. Other plants used had anticancer properties, caused abortion and treated
malaria — and these have been shown to be as effective as many modern-day Western
treatments.