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Who is known as the father of Western Medicine?
Who is known as the father of Western Medicine?
- Hipocrates (correct)
- Philo
- Anaximenes
- Galen
Which ancient Greek inventor is associated with the creation of the water alarm clock or clepsydra?
Which ancient Greek inventor is associated with the creation of the water alarm clock or clepsydra?
- Anaximenes
- Archimedes
- Ctesibius (correct)
- Philo
What did Archimedes of Syracuse invent to measure the distance covered by a vehicle?
What did Archimedes of Syracuse invent to measure the distance covered by a vehicle?
- Watermill
- Odometer (correct)
- Perachora Wheel
- Aqueduct
Which ancient Roman built the first Roman aqueduct known as 'Aqua Appia'?
Which ancient Roman built the first Roman aqueduct known as 'Aqua Appia'?
Which physician was the first to describe symptoms of diseases and their corresponding treatments?
Which physician was the first to describe symptoms of diseases and their corresponding treatments?
What did Philo contribute to that helped in the creation of watermills?
What did Philo contribute to that helped in the creation of watermills?
What did ancient Egyptians use the papyrus plant for, besides writing surfaces?
What did ancient Egyptians use the papyrus plant for, besides writing surfaces?
Which African civilization is credited with inventing the 'shadoof'?
Which African civilization is credited with inventing the 'shadoof'?
Which African medicinal plant is NOT mentioned in the text as being used by Africans?
Which African medicinal plant is NOT mentioned in the text as being used by Africans?
What was the significance of the Great Sphinx of Giza in ancient Egypt?
What was the significance of the Great Sphinx of Giza in ancient Egypt?
What factor hindered the African scientific achievements according to the text?
What factor hindered the African scientific achievements according to the text?
Who was responsible for building the first step pyramid in ancient Egypt?
Who was responsible for building the first step pyramid in ancient Egypt?
Who developed the counting device known as the 'abacus'?
Who developed the counting device known as the 'abacus'?
Which ancient civilization refined and mastered the cultivation and production of silk?
Which ancient civilization refined and mastered the cultivation and production of silk?
Who is best known for the Pythagorean theorem used to measure distance and space?
Who is best known for the Pythagorean theorem used to measure distance and space?
What practice involves relieving pain, healing illness, and improving general wellbeing through techniques like acupuncture?
What practice involves relieving pain, healing illness, and improving general wellbeing through techniques like acupuncture?
Which network of trade routes connected different countries in ancient times?
Which network of trade routes connected different countries in ancient times?
Who characterized Ancient Greece by the expansion of villages and the development of marketplaces and meeting places?
Who characterized Ancient Greece by the expansion of villages and the development of marketplaces and meeting places?
