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NST2602
Assignment 2
Question 1
• Renaissance
A)
• The era is marked by profound technical advancements like the printing press, linear perceptivity,
patent law and double-shell domes.
• Leonardo da Vinci provided a deep insight into mechanical technology.
• The large crane was developed to lift masonry stones to the top of structures.
• Military technology developed rapidly with widespread use of the crossbow and ever more powerful
artillery.
• Science and technology began a cycle of mutual advancement.
B)
The Renaissance was a period of time from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. This era bridged the
time between the Middle Ages and modern times. The word "Renaissance" means "rebirth". The Middle
Ages began with the fall of the Roman Empire. Much of the advances in science, art, and government
that had been made by the Greeks and Romans were lost during this time. Part of the Middle Ages is
actually called the Dark Ages because so much of what was learned earlier was lost. The Renaissance
was a time of "coming out of the dark". It was a rebirth of education, science, art, literature, music, and
a better life for people in general. A big part of the Renaissance was a cultural movement called
humanism. Humanism was a philosophy that all people should strive to be educated and learned in the
classical arts, literature, and science. It looked for realism and human emotion in art. It also said that it
was okay for people to pursue comfort, riches, and beauty.
, • 20th Century
A) • Technology developed rapidly.
• Communication technology, transportation technology, broad teaching and the
implementation of scientific methods came to the fore.
• Increased research spending all contributed to the advancement of modern science and
technology.
• Owing to the scientific gains directly tied to military research and development, technologies,
including electronic computing, might have developed as rapidly as they did in part because of
war.
• Radio, radar and early sound recording were key technologies that paved the way for the
telephone, fax machine and magnetic storage of data.
• Energy and engine technology improvements were also vast, including nuclear power.
B)
The 20th century was a century that began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000. The
20th century began with the First World War in 1914 and ended seventy-five years later with the
collapse of the Soviet Empire in 1989. The short century saw the end of European dominance and the
rise of American power and influence throughout the world.
• 4th Industrial revolution
A)
• The revolution was driven by cheap energy in the form of coal, produced in everincreasing amounts
from the abundant re-sources of Britain.
• Coal converted to coke provided the blast furnace and cast iron in much larger amounts than before,
and a range of structures could be created, such as the iron bridge.
• Cheap coal meant that industry was no longer constrained by water resources driving the mills,
although it continued as a valuable source of power.
B)
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 1700s. Many of the first innovations that
enabled the Industrial Revolution began in the textile industry. Making cloth moved from homes to large
factories. Britain also had plenty of coal and iron which was important to power and make machines for
the factories. The Industrial Revolution lasted for over 100 years. After beginning in Britain in the late
1700s it spread to Europe and the United States. The Industrial Revolution can be divided into two
phases: First industrial revolution and the second industrial revolution. The Industrial Revolution
brought about many cultural changes. Before the revolution, most people lived in the country and
NST2602
Assignment 2
Question 1
• Renaissance
A)
• The era is marked by profound technical advancements like the printing press, linear perceptivity,
patent law and double-shell domes.
• Leonardo da Vinci provided a deep insight into mechanical technology.
• The large crane was developed to lift masonry stones to the top of structures.
• Military technology developed rapidly with widespread use of the crossbow and ever more powerful
artillery.
• Science and technology began a cycle of mutual advancement.
B)
The Renaissance was a period of time from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. This era bridged the
time between the Middle Ages and modern times. The word "Renaissance" means "rebirth". The Middle
Ages began with the fall of the Roman Empire. Much of the advances in science, art, and government
that had been made by the Greeks and Romans were lost during this time. Part of the Middle Ages is
actually called the Dark Ages because so much of what was learned earlier was lost. The Renaissance
was a time of "coming out of the dark". It was a rebirth of education, science, art, literature, music, and
a better life for people in general. A big part of the Renaissance was a cultural movement called
humanism. Humanism was a philosophy that all people should strive to be educated and learned in the
classical arts, literature, and science. It looked for realism and human emotion in art. It also said that it
was okay for people to pursue comfort, riches, and beauty.
, • 20th Century
A) • Technology developed rapidly.
• Communication technology, transportation technology, broad teaching and the
implementation of scientific methods came to the fore.
• Increased research spending all contributed to the advancement of modern science and
technology.
• Owing to the scientific gains directly tied to military research and development, technologies,
including electronic computing, might have developed as rapidly as they did in part because of
war.
• Radio, radar and early sound recording were key technologies that paved the way for the
telephone, fax machine and magnetic storage of data.
• Energy and engine technology improvements were also vast, including nuclear power.
B)
The 20th century was a century that began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000. The
20th century began with the First World War in 1914 and ended seventy-five years later with the
collapse of the Soviet Empire in 1989. The short century saw the end of European dominance and the
rise of American power and influence throughout the world.
• 4th Industrial revolution
A)
• The revolution was driven by cheap energy in the form of coal, produced in everincreasing amounts
from the abundant re-sources of Britain.
• Coal converted to coke provided the blast furnace and cast iron in much larger amounts than before,
and a range of structures could be created, such as the iron bridge.
• Cheap coal meant that industry was no longer constrained by water resources driving the mills,
although it continued as a valuable source of power.
B)
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 1700s. Many of the first innovations that
enabled the Industrial Revolution began in the textile industry. Making cloth moved from homes to large
factories. Britain also had plenty of coal and iron which was important to power and make machines for
the factories. The Industrial Revolution lasted for over 100 years. After beginning in Britain in the late
1700s it spread to Europe and the United States. The Industrial Revolution can be divided into two
phases: First industrial revolution and the second industrial revolution. The Industrial Revolution
brought about many cultural changes. Before the revolution, most people lived in the country and
