History of Science and Technology in Classical Antiquity and the Middle Ages

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What was the main focus of explanations/answers about trees and cement for 2000 years?

  • The fascination with sounds and words
  • The head (natural philosophy/reason) (correct)
  • The use of machines to imitate human behavior
  • The development of ground-based communication

Which event during WW2 led to the development of ground-based communication and eventually the Internet?

  • Oral tradition fascination with sounds and words
  • Printing press invention
  • DARPA's project related to satellites (correct)
  • Alan Turing breaking the Nazi code

What concept did Alan Turing develop that had a significant impact on technology?

  • Nazi code breaking (correct)
  • Replicating biological neurons in computers
  • Development of ground-based communication
  • Use of machines to imitate humans

What is the main focus of Artificial Intelligence as explained in the text?

<p>Imitating human thought and behavior using machines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is associated with breaking the Nazi code during WW2?

<p>Alan Turing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Information Age, what became one of the most important commodities?

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Which field experienced a revolution in information science during the Information Age?

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

How was the human mind depicted during Galileo's and Newton's time?

<p>As a mechanical machine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are mentioned as influential figures in the Information Age?

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What were the majority of labor force engaged in during the Industrial era?

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What technological advancement was acknowledged with a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000?

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

What historical period is focused on in the text?

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Which era marks the shift to the digital age?

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During which period did the majority of history's technological advancements occur?

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In which period did society witness a surge in digital innovations?

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Which era is known for its focus on classical texts and learning?

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During which time period did Europe experience a cultural and intellectual revival?

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