Causes of the Scientific Revolution Quiz

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Which ancient civilization was the first to use glass lenses for magnification?

  • Egyptian Civilization
  • Arabic/Islamic Civilization (correct)
  • Indian Civilization
  • Roman Civilization

What was one of the significant intellectual contributions of the Arabic/Islamic Civilization to the modern world?

  • Invention of the printing press
  • Discovery of electricity
  • Development of the steam engine
  • Introduction of the Arabic system of numbers (correct)

Which ancient civilization is known as the 'middle kingdom'?

  • Greek Civilization
  • Chinese Civilization (correct)
  • Roman Civilization
  • Mesopotamian Civilization

What technology did people learn in Chinese Civilization that is specifically mentioned?

<p>Silk production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization was the first to manufacture black powder?

<p>Chinese Civilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable contribution of the Shang in Chinese Civilization?

<p>Development of horse-drawn war chariots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the mind consists of primitive desires, wishes, or impulses?

<p>Subconscious mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period were weaving, mining, agriculture, and construction prevalent in the Philippines?

<p>Pre-Spanish period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical period in the Philippines introduced formal education?

<p>Spanish colonial period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act in 1958 aimed to coordinate scientific and technological research and development in the Philippines?

<p>Science Act of 1958 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine president recognized technology as the key factor in economic development?

<p>Marcos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major institution was established on December 8, 1933, fostering scientific research and development in the Philippines?

<p>National Research Council of the Philippines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Department of Science and Technology established in the Philippines?

<p>1989 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of R.A 9367, also known as the biofuels act?

<p>To promote the development and usage of biofuels in the country (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which president's term did Science and Technology reach its golden age?

<p>Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which president pushed for the advancement of schools and industry in the internet age?

<p>Joseph Estrada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's action on June 15, 2018?

<p>Contribution to acceleration of science in the country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of PAGASA's function according to the text?

<p>To ensure the safety of the nation using scientific knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, which specific individual is NOT mentioned as contributing to the scientific revolution?

<p>Leonardo da Vinci (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key philosophy of the new science during the scientific revolution?

<p>A new way of doing science known as the scientific method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the shift from handicraft to manufacture during the industrial revolution?

<p>Substitution of machines for human skill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event contributed to the desire to break away from feudal ideas during the scientific revolution?

<p>Establishment of universities in the 12th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Renaissance that influenced the scientific revolution?

<p>Emphasis on empirical study of natural world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to bridging the skills of craftsmen with intellectual methods during the industrial revolution?

<p>Combination and cooperation of skills from both groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was considered the most important invention that facilitated the dissemination of knowledge and new ideas during the Renaissance?

<p>Printing press (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alchemist and physician contributed to the Renaissance period?

<p>Paracelsus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who described the anatomy of the brain's function in the Renaissance through the book 'On the Fabric of the Human Body'?

<p>Andreas Vesalius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What model of astronomy, based on an earth-centered view, was described by Claudius Ptolemy?

<p>Geocentric model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Renaissance, what event accelerated the rediscovery of ancient texts?

<p>Fall of Constantinople (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological development was essential to meet the demand for faster production and transportation of goods during Modern Times?

<p>Steam engine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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