5 Questions
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Mathematics
Which historical period saw the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
Golden Age of India
Which type of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
During which historical period did the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity take shape?
Classical antiquity
Study Notes
Social Sciences
- Sociology is the branch of science that studies individuals and societies.
Philosophy
- Philosophy is the discipline that does not rely on empirical evidence.
Historical Periods
- The Hindu–Arabic numeral system was introduced during the Middle Ages.
Applied Sciences
- Applied science is the type of science that uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Ancient Greece
- The Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity took shape during the Classical Period.
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