5 Questions
Which ancient civilizations made contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which science discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which science discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
They do not rely on empirical evidence
Study Notes
Ancient Civilizations' Contributions
- Ancient civilizations, such as Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, and Mayans, made significant contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
Scientific Disciplines
- Applied science is a discipline that uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
- Natural science is the branch of science that studies the physical world.
- Formal science is a discipline that studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules, which includes mathematics and logic.
Debate about Formal Sciences
- There is ongoing disagreement about whether formal sciences, such as mathematics and logic, are truly science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence and observation.
Test your knowledge of the branches of science with this quiz! From natural sciences like physics and biology to social sciences such as economics and psychology, challenge yourself to identify and understand the different areas of scientific study.
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