Ancient Civilizations and Early Science Quiz
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What number system did Ancient Civilization use that was decimal in character?

  • Binary
  • Octal
  • Ternary
  • Hexadecimal (correct)
  • Which civilization developed the sexagesimal system?

  • Babylonians (correct)
  • Egyptians
  • Greek Civilization
  • Roman Civilization
  • What type of motion did the Greek and Roman Civilization believe planets followed around our planet?

  • Circular motion (correct)
  • Elliptical motion
  • Hyperbolic motion
  • Rectilinear motion
  • Which philosopher laid the groundwork for Western philosophy and developed the Socratic Method?

    <p>Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of Greek science during the ancient period according to the text?

    <p>Fluid boundaries between disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher emphasized natural philosophy based on observation and logic?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the inspiration for the original alphabet, including the Latin alphabet?

    <p>Hieroglyphs from Egypt and Mesopotamia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were astrologers interested in celestial phenomena according to the text?

    <p>Due to their apparent regularity and celestial motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization associated diseases with an invasion of the body by evil spirits?

    <p>Mesopotamia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Babylonians identify with their gods in terms of celestial bodies?

    <p>Planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one factor believed to influence the effectiveness of pharmacological remedies according to the text?

    <p>Ritual conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knowledge was recorded by Babylonians in terms of remedies according to the text?

    <p>Herbal remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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