10 Questions
Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Which historical period has the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
What is the meaning of the word 'science' in Middle English?
The state of knowing
During which period did scientific research deteriorate in Western regions after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Early Middle Ages (400 to 1000 CE)
What was the contribution of Byzantine Greek scholars to the revival of 'natural philosophy' in Western Europe?
Preserved and expanded upon Greek manuscripts from the dying Byzantine Empire
What motivated contemporary scientific research according to the text?
Curiosity about the world and a desire to solve problems
What was the original meaning of the Latin word 'scientia'?
Knowledge, awareness, understanding
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