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Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
- Natural sciences
- Formal sciences
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences (correct)
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other science disciplines?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other science disciplines?
- They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules (correct)
- They rely solely on empirical evidence
- They study the physical world
- They focus on practical applications
Which historical period saw the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
Which historical period saw the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
- Bronze Age Egypt
- Classical antiquity
- Golden Age of India (correct)
- Mesopotamia
What characterizes applied sciences?
What characterizes applied sciences?
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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
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What disciplines are included in the natural sciences?
What disciplines are included in the natural sciences?
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What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?
What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?
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When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
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What were the contributions of Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern science?
What were the contributions of Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern science?
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