Journey through the Diverse World of Science
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Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

  • Social sciences (correct)
  • Applied sciences
  • Natural sciences
  • Formal sciences

Which branch of science studies the physical world?

  • Formal sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Natural sciences (correct)
  • Applied sciences

Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?

  • Social sciences
  • Applied sciences
  • Formal sciences (correct)
  • Natural sciences

Who is known as 'The Father of Medicine'?

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

Which ancient philosopher developed a full natural cosmology based on atomism?

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

Which region preserved and expanded upon scientific research during the early middle ages?

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

When did the scientific method begin to play a greater role in knowledge creation?

<p>17th to 19th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to refer to a person who conducted scientific research in the past?

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

Which branch of science studies the physical world?

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

Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

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

Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?

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

Which numeral system made efficient arithmetic operations more accessible and became standard for mathematics worldwide?

<p>Hindu–Arabic numeral system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to propose a heliocentric model of the universe?

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

Which region preserved and expanded upon scientific research during the early middle ages?

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

When did the scientific method begin to play a greater role in knowledge creation?

<p>Classical antiquity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as 'The Father of Medicine'?

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

Which term was used to refer to a person who conducted scientific research in the past?

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

What term did William Whewell introduce in 1834 to describe a person who conducted scientific research?

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

During what time period did scientific research deteriorate in these regions?

<p>400 to 1000 CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region preserved and expanded upon scientific research during the early middle ages?

<p>Middle East (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the scientific method begin to play a greater role in knowledge creation?

<p>16th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

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

Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?

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

Which branch of science studies the physical world?

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

Which ancient civilization had an intense interest in medicine and the earliest medical prescriptions appeared in their language?

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

Who is known as 'The Father of Medicine'?

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

Which ancient Greek philosopher developed a full natural cosmology based on atomism?

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

Who was the first to propose a heliocentric model of the universe, with the Sun at the center and all the planets orbiting it?

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Which ancient Greek school of thought attempted to explain natural phenomena without relying on the supernatural?

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

Which ancient philosopher is known for his systematic program of teleological philosophy?

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

Which ancient Roman writer and polymath wrote the seminal encyclopedia Natural History?

<p>Pliny the Elder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which numeral system made efficient arithmetic operations more accessible and eventually became standard for mathematics worldwide?

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

During which time period did scientific research deteriorate in Western Europe due to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

<p>5th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science studies the physical world?

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

Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

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

Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?

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

Which branch of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?

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

When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?

<p>3000 to 1200 BCE (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization made advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?

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

During what time period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?

<p>Golden Age of India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region preserved and expanded upon scientific research during the early Middle Ages?

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Which term was used to describe a person who conducted scientific research in the past?

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When did the scientific method begin to play a greater role in knowledge creation?

<p>16th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization made contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?

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

Which term was borrowed from the Latin word 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge, awareness, understanding'?

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

Which region preserved and expanded upon scientific research during the early middle ages?

<p>Middle East (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term was introduced in the 19th century to describe a person who conducts scientific research?

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When did scientific research deteriorate in these regions?

<p>400 to 1000 CE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which numeral system did the ancient Egyptians develop?

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

Which ancient civilization had an intense interest in medicine and the earliest medical prescriptions appeared in their language?

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

Who is known as 'The Father of Medicine'?

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

Which ancient Greek philosopher developed a full natural cosmology based on atomism?

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

Who was the first to propose a heliocentric model of the universe, with the Sun at the center and all the planets orbiting it?

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During what time period did scientific research deteriorate in Western Europe?

<p>5th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which numeral system made efficient arithmetic operations more accessible and eventually became standard for mathematics worldwide?

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Which region preserved and improved upon prior knowledge during the early middle ages?

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

Which ancient Greek school of thought attempted to explain natural phenomena without relying on the supernatural?

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

Who made major contributions to the beginnings of calculus?

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