Fundamentals of Technology and Engineering - Vocab Set #3

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Study of the designed world to solve practical problems and enhance human capabilities.

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Technology

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Influence of technology in social, political, cultural, and economic areas.

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Impacts of Technology

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Occurred between 500,000 BC and 10,000 BC, marked by diet and security improvements, leading to population growth with artifacts like stone axes and bone needles.

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Paleolithic Age

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Occurred between 10,000 BC and 4000 BC; marked by domestication of animals and agriculture, with artifacts like canoes and bows.

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Mesolithic Age

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Occurred between 4000 BC and 2300 BC; marked by labor division, math use, and artifacts like pottery and wooden plows.

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Neolithic Age

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2300 BC - 700 BC: Combining copper & tin for jewelry, tools, & weapons.

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Bronze Age

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Occurred 700 BC - 450 AD; marked by iron/steel use with swords, spearheads, and iron plows.

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Iron Age

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Urbanization and industrialization from 450 to 1400 AD with artifacts like waterwheels and clocks.

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Middle Ages

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1400-1750 AD, marked by arts, literature, and inventions like the telescope and microscope.

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Renaissance

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1750-1950: marked by complex machinery, factories, automobiles, and electricity.

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Industrial Age