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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?

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?

Bronze Age Egypt

Classical antiquity

Golden Age of India (correct)

Mesopotamia

What characterizes applied sciences?

They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major branches of modern science?

The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines are included in the natural sciences?

Disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and biology are included in the natural sciences. Signup and view all the answers

What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?

Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Examples include engineering and medicine. Signup and view all the answers

When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?

The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE. Signup and view all the answers

What were the contributions of Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern science?

Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity. Signup and view all the answers