Ancient Civilizations and Mathematical Contributions Quiz

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Which ancient civilization arose in the island of Crete and flourished around 2600-1400 BC?

Minoan civilization (correct)

Egyptian civilization

Greek civilization

Roman civilization

Who is credited with presenting 800 examples of trigonometric functions like sine, tangent, and cotangent in the 8th century?

Ibn Moosa (correct)

King Minos

Socrates

Muhammad bin Moosaa al-Khawaarizm

Which ancient mosque is notably one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, located in Damascus, Syria?

Mosque of Damascus (correct)

Hagia Sophia

Blue Mosque

Masjid al-Haram

What type of instrument was the astrolabe, used for reckoning time and for observational purposes?

Astronomical instrument Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Chinese civilization was known for its invention of paper and Chinese calligraphy writing on 'oracle bones'?

Chinese civilization Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of using a water wheel in ancient times?

To raise water from a river for irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal name for Indigenous Science known to many biologists and ecologists?

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of Indigenous Science?

Purifying water through distillation Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of motivation?

Self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

In the context of science, technology, and society, what does self-actualization refer to?

The effort to fulfill one's goals and dreams in response to globalization Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the aim of life?

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'eudaimonia' mean, as described by Aristotle?

Good spirit Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key features of the ink mentioned in the text?

It was quick-drying and waterresistant Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with inventing the karaoke Sing Along System in 1975?

Roberto Del Rosario Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist discovered an antibiotic from the Aspergillus species of fungi in 1949?

Abelardo Aguilar Signup and view all the answers

What was the generic name of the antibiotic discovered by Abelardo Aguilar?

Erythromycin Signup and view all the answers

What fuel was Rudy Lantano Sr. credited with accidentally discovering?

Alcodiesel Signup and view all the answers

Which inventor is associated with the invention of the videophone in 1955?

Gregorio Zara Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the difference between acquired desires and natural desires?

Acquired desires correspond to our wants, while natural desires correspond to our needs. Signup and view all the answers

What does Aristotle say the good life consists of?

The good life consists in the possession, over the course of a lifetime, of all those things that are really good for us. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what are the three types of real goods that we should seek to obtain in order to live well?

Bodily goods, external goods, and goods of the soul. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between limited goods and unlimited goods according to Aristotle?

Limited goods are things we can have more of than we need, while unlimited goods are things we cannot have more of than we need. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the relationship between what is good for one person and what is good for another?

What is good for one person is good for another, as what is really good for any one of us corresponds to the natural needs that are the same for all of us. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, which of the following is NOT one of the three types of real goods that we should seek to obtain in order to live well?

Acquired desires Signup and view all the answers

What role does science play in contributing to technology?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND) mentioned in the text?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

How does science contribute to the development of new human skills and capabilities?

Through the practice of research. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way in which science contributes to technology, according to the text?

Providing a knowledge base for the development of new materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of Philippines 2000?

To make the Philippines a newly industrializing country (NIC) by the end of the century. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true, based on the information provided in the text?

Science provides a knowledge base that enables more efficient strategies of applied research, development, and refinement of new technologies. Signup and view all the answers