snit7i22, 10:13. AM 4.2.2 Medieval : GEC 007-ARCHE1S2 - Science, Technology and Society 1.2. 2 Medieval TIP Introduction Hello! The medieval Age occurred between the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and the colonial expansion of Western Europe in the late 15th century AD, and major advances in scientific and technological developments took place. The Middle Age was not as stagnant as alternate terms such as the Medieval Period of Dark Ages. Intended Learning Outcomes At the end of the discussion, you are expected to 1. identify some examples of inventions during the medieval time; 2. discuss the significance of the inventions today; 3. demonstrate cooperation during the presentation; and 4, design a PowerPoint presentation suitable to your topics. Discussion Some Inventions During the Medieval Times 1. Heavy Plow- This is one of the most important technological innovations during the middle ages. The heavy plow turned European agriculture and economy on its head. Clay soil, despite its being more fertile than the lighter types of soil, was not cultivated because of its heavyweight. However, through the invention of the plow, it became possible to harness clay soil. Professor Thomas Bernebeck Andersen of the University of Southern Denmark succinctly describes the impact of the invention of the heavy plow: "The heavy plow turned the European agriculture and economy on its head. Suddenly, the field with the heavy, fatty, and moist clay soil became those that gave the greatest yields." Because of this, Europe, particularly its northern territories, saw rapid economic prosperity. the heavy plow stirred an agricultural revolution in Northern Europe marked by higher and healthier agricultural yields. itpsstpinstructure.com/courses/3611ipages!-do2-2-medeval?module_tom_1d=3519958 4snit7i22, 10:13. AM 4.2.2 Medieval : GEC 007-ARCHE1S2 - Science, Technology and Society 2. Gunpowder- Around 850 A.D., Chinese civilization’s alchemists accidentally invented black powder or gunpowder. Multiple accounts suggest that the gunpowder might have been an unintended byproduct of attempts made by the Chinese to invent the exilir of life, which is why the Chinese called it huoyao or translated as “fire potion." Prior to the invention of gunpowder, swords and spears were used in battles and wars. Towards the end of the 13th century, explosive invention crept into most parts of Europe and Asia. Since its invention, gunpowder has allowed for more advanced warfare. from fiery arrows to cannons and grenades, gunpowder has prompted the foundation for the functionality of almost every new weapon used in war since its invention. It ushered in an unprecedented advancement in warfare and combat throughout the Middle Ages. 3. Paper Money- Although it was not until the 17th century that banknotes began to be used in Europe, the first known versions of paper money could be traced back to the Chinese in the 17th century AD as an offshoot of the invention of block printing, which is similar to stamping. Before the introduction of paper money, precious metals, such as gold and silver were used as currency, However, the idea of assigning value to a marked piece of paper did not immediately itpsstpinstructure.com/courses/3611ipages!-do2-2-medeval?module_tom_1d=3519958 28‘11792, 1019 AM 1.2.2 Medival GEC 007-ARCHE1S2- Scence, Technolgy and Socey become popular. in fact, when the Mongols attempted to introduce paper money into the Middle East market in the 13th century, it did not gain immediate success, Nonetheless, traders and merchants eventually realized the huge advantage of using paper money because it was easier to transport around compared to the previous forms of currency. 4. Mechanical Clock- Although devices for timekeeping and recording sprung from ancient times, ‘such as the Antikythera mechanism, it was not until the middle ages that clockwork technology was developed. The development of mechanical clocks paved the way for accurately keeping track the time. The role of the mechanical clock in medieval science - Medievalists.net| 5. Spinning Wheel- A machine used for transforming fiber into thread or yarn and eventually woven into cloth on a loom. Please click the link to watch the video about the Spinning Wheel of India. The Spinning Wheel encouraged the development of the industry of fabrics, clothes, and related products. itpsstpinstructure.com/courses/3611ipages!-dot2-2-medeval?module_tom_d=3519958 38snit7i22, 10:13. AM 4.2.2 Medieval : GEC 007-ARCHE1S2 - Science, Technology and Society 6. Printing Press- After the Chinese developed woodblock printing, Johann Guttenberg was able to invent the printing press, a more reliable way of printing using a cast type. He utilized wooden machines that extracted juices from fruits, attached to them a metal impression of the letters, and pressed firmly the cast metal into a piece of paper, which then made an exact impression on paper. This general invention soon evolved to be a mechanical printing press which was eventually used all over the world. itpsstpinstructure.com/courses/3611ipages!-dot2-2-medeval?module_tom_d=3519958 45,snit7i22, 10:13. AM 4.2.2 Medieval : GEC 007-ARGH1S2 - Science, Technology and Society Summary In summary, the following inventions were significant during the medieval period: gunpowder, the printing press, the heavy plow, paper money, the mechanical clock, and the spinning wheel. These inventions had a wide range of effects on people's lives including economic, social, political, and cultural. 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