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A History of Science and Technology

in the Philippines

The Development of S&T in the Philippines. In studying the historical antecedents of science and
technology in the Philippines, will we be able to find a similar theme or pattern as the previous lecture
about the four time periods?

Instructions: Read “A History of Science and Technology in the Philippines” by Olivia Caoili. After
reading the text, complete the table below. The column for the Pre-colonial Period has been filled out for
your reference. Answer in complete sentences. Limit your answers to at most THREE(3) sentences
per question. Your score in this task is equivalent to one assessment task and one long quiz.

Pre-colonial Period Spanish Regime American Regime Since Independence

Describe the (1) There were

society and abundant natural
the resources.
environment
or living (2) Early Filipinos
condition at were living in
that time. scattered clusters
called barangays
which were
independent of
each other.

(3) Early Filipinos

living in
remote areas were
hunters and
traders.
Cite at least (1) Early Filipinos
two pieces of had the skills on
evidence how to weave
illustrating cotton, smelt iron,
that science make
and pots and build
technology boats. These
existed at activities were
that time. recorded by
traders in the
neighboring
countries.

(2) They had built

rice terraces.

(3) They could

read and write
messages and
 letters. However,
there was no
record that they
were handing
down written text
for future
generations.
Describe the (1) There was
progress LITTLE TO NO
and/or progress in S&T
development since there was no
of science driving force to
and motivate it.
technology.
(2) Early Filipinos
were simply doing
work that would
provide them their
basic needs.