15 Questions
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Computer science
Which historical period saw the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
Golden Age of India
Which branch of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which major branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
What are the three major branches of modern science?
Natural sciences, social sciences, and applied sciences
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Logic
Which historical period saw contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine from Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Classical antiquity
Which branch of science relies on empirical evidence for its study?
Natural sciences
Which branch of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
What distinguishes the formal sciences from natural and social sciences?
They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules
Which discipline is often a subject of debate regarding its classification as a science discipline?
Formal sciences
During which historical period did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia contribute to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?
Classical antiquity
Which branch of science focuses on studying individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which group of disciplines uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science and their respective fields of study. Explore the natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences in this quiz!
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