16 Questions
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
Economics
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which category of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Do the formal sciences rely on empirical evidence?
No, they do not rely on empirical evidence
When does the history of science span to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE
What is the word 'science' derived from?
The Latin word scientia
During which period did scientific research deteriorate in the regions after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Early middle ages
What motivated scientists to advance new knowledge in science?
Curiosity about the world and a desire to solve problems
What did the Middle English word 'science' mean in the 14th century?
State of knowing
What was the role of 'natural philosophy' during the Renaissance period?
It was revived and transformed by the Scientific Revolution
Where were Greek manuscripts preserved and expanded upon during the Medieval period?
Middle East
'Natural philosophy' was later transformed by which historical event?
'Natural philosophy' was transformed by the Scientific Revolution
What influenced the practical impact of scientific research work?
Ethical and moral development of commercial products
'Natural philosophy' was revived during which historical period?
'Renaissance of the 12th century'
What is the meaning of 'science' according to Michiel de Vaan?
Derived from Proto-Italic language as *skije- or *skijo- meaning 'to know'
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