History of Science: Medieval to Early Modern Ages

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What is the primary goal of science?

  • To predict future events
  • To provide a better understanding of the natural world (correct)
  • To construct theoretical explanations
  • To observe particular phenomena

Which branch of science studies living things, their life cycles, and interactions with the environment?

  • Ecology
  • Botany (correct)
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

What does biological science include?

  • Ecology
  • Zoology (correct)
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

In science, what does the goal of 'predicting' involve?

<p>Applying scientific information to forecast future events (A)</p>
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Which field of science is concerned with non-living things?

<p>Physics (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of constructing theoretical explanations in science?

<p>To determine the causes of behavior (C)</p>
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Which era marked the transition from using stone tools to bronze tools?

<p>Early Stone Age (B)</p>
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What did humans begin smelting during the Bronze Age for tools and weapons?

<p>Copper (C)</p>
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Which scientific field explores light behaviors and creates optical devices like telescopes and microscopes?

<p>Physics (D)</p>
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During which age did humans settle down, build permanent houses, and start farming?

<p>Ice Age (D)</p>
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What is one of the discussed objectives of Session 4 regarding the prehistoric ages?

<p>Appreciating the contributions of early philosophers and scientists (C)</p>
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Which age was characterized by humans smelting iron to create more durable tools and weapons?

<p>Digital Era (A)</p>
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During the medieval period, what was a significant shift in scientific thinking?

<p>Transition from Greek and Roman knowledge to a focus on religious authorities (B)</p>
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Which invention played a crucial role in democratizing access to information during the Renaissance era?

<p>The printing press (B)</p>
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Who attempted to provide a mathematical proof for the theory of heliocentrism?

<p>Nicholas Copernicus (B)</p>
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Which era marked an accelerated progress in the scientific community after a period of decline?

<p>12th century Renaissance era (A)</p>
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What was one of the key impacts of the fall of the Roman Empire on scientific progress?

<p>A decline in scientific advancements (A)</p>
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How did the transition from monastic schools to medieval universities impact the scientific community?

<p>Provided a foundation for scientific communities (C)</p>
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