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What is the focus of the history of science and technology?
What is the focus of the history of science and technology?
- The role of economists in shaping technological advancements
- The impact of social context on scientific innovations
- How science and technology have changed across time (correct)
- How science and technology have remained unchanged across time
What was the significance of the Sumerian wheel?
What was the significance of the Sumerian wheel?
- It was used for farm work and food processes (correct)
- It was used for communication
- It was used for building construction
- It was used for transportation
What is the name of the writing system developed by the Sumerians?
What is the name of the writing system developed by the Sumerians?
- Cyrillic script
- Alphabetic script
- Hieroglyphics
- Cuneiform (correct)
What was the purpose of the Great Ziggurat?
What was the purpose of the Great Ziggurat?
What was the significance of ancient civilizations in the history of science and technology?
What was the significance of ancient civilizations in the history of science and technology?
What does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
What does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
What is the primary source of silk?
What is the primary source of silk?
What was the main catalyst for the agricultural revolution in the Middle Ages?
What was the main catalyst for the agricultural revolution in the Middle Ages?
What was the original intention of Chinese alchemists when they mixed charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate?
What was the original intention of Chinese alchemists when they mixed charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate?
What was the primary function of the mechanical clock?
What was the primary function of the mechanical clock?
What was the primary purpose of the spinning wheel?
What was the primary purpose of the spinning wheel?
Which period marked major advances in science and technology?
Which period marked major advances in science and technology?
What was the purpose of wearing Kohl around the eyes in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of wearing Kohl around the eyes in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of the wigs in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of the wigs in ancient Egypt?
What was the Antikythera Mechanism used for?
What was the Antikythera Mechanism used for?
What is the Aeolipile also known as?
What is the Aeolipile also known as?
What was unique about the Roman structures?
What was unique about the Roman structures?
What was the first known newspaper known as?
What was the first known newspaper known as?
Who is credited with designing and operating the first engine-powered airplane?
Who is credited with designing and operating the first engine-powered airplane?
What was the first thing John Logie Baird successfully televised in 1924?
What was the first thing John Logie Baird successfully televised in 1924?
What became more important with the invention of the telephone?
What became more important with the invention of the telephone?
What was projected by John Logie Baird in 1928?
What was projected by John Logie Baird in 1928?
Who invented the telephone?
Who invented the telephone?
What was the primary motivation for the invention of the printing press?
What was the primary motivation for the invention of the printing press?
What was a major consequence of industrialization?
What was a major consequence of industrialization?
What was the maximum magnification capability of the first compound microscope?
What was the maximum magnification capability of the first compound microscope?
What was a significant impact of Galileo Galilei's invention of the telescope?
What was a significant impact of Galileo Galilei's invention of the telescope?
What was the primary purpose of the weaving invention?
What was the primary purpose of the weaving invention?
Who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope?
Who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope?
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