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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization was the first to manufacture black powder?

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

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

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

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

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

    Which historical period in the Philippines introduced formal education?

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

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

    <p>Marcos</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1989</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which alchemist and physician contributed to the Renaissance period?

    <p>Paracelsus</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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