Technology
Definition
Technology refers to the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.
Analogy
Think of technology as a toolbox. Just like how different tools (like hammers, screwdrivers, etc.) help us build or fix things more efficiently and effectively, different technologies (like computers, machinery) help us achieve our goals faster and easier.
Related terms
Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value for which customers will pay.
Industrial Revolution: A period from 1760 to 1840 when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport impacted the socio-economic conditions.
Information Age: The current era characterized by the ability of individuals to transfer information freely and have instant access to knowledge that would have been difficult or impossible to find previously.
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Practice Questions (20+)
Which technology did Mongols use for transportation during their conquests?
Which technology was instrumental in expanding global trade networks during the period from 1450 to 1750?
Which technology was pivotal in the European navigation of the globe during the Age of Exploration?
Which technology greatly influenced European navigation during the Age of Discovery?
What technology played a crucial role in resistance movements against European colonial powers?
What technology, developed during this era, drastically improved communication across long distances?
How did technology like railroads specifically impact colonies abroad during this era?
What technology was essential for speedy communication during the Industrial Age?
Which technology greatly improved transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
Which technology had a significant impact on indigenous responses to imperialism during the 19th century?
Which technology did not significantly contribute to European countries' ability to conquer indigenous peoples during the age of imperialism?
What key technology revolutionized communication after 1900?
What important technology was first used extensively during WWI for military purposes?
How did technology change communication in WWI?
What technology, developed in the interwar period, revolutionized communication and brought about a new era of mass culture?
What technology played a crucial role in military strategies during WWII?
What technology was key to Allied victory in World War II due to its use in breaking enemy codes?
What type of technology was used by both the Allies and Axis powers for fast and effective communication?
How did the technology developed for conducting World War II impact civilian life post-war?
What technology did Joseph Stalin use to control information and maintain his power in Soviet Union?
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