Metal Age Subdivisions Quiz
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During which period did the widespread use of bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, characterize the tools and artifacts?

  • Bronze Age (correct)
  • Iron Age
  • Copper Age
  • Steel Age
  • Which cultural developments were significantly influenced by the increased production and surplus resources in the Bronze Age?

  • City development and expanded trade networks (correct)
  • Religious practices
  • Artistic creativity
  • Technological advancements
  • Which ancient empires and civilizations are associated with the Iron Age due to their rise and fall during this period?

  • Greeks and Romans
  • Egyptians and Persians
  • Hittites and Assyrians (correct)
  • Mayans and Aztecs
  • What characterized the Steel Age in terms of material advancement that became more prevalent during this period?

    <p>Alloy of iron and carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metal was increasingly used for tools, weapons, and other implements during the Iron Age?

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

    What major contribution did the use of steel make to cultural developments during its time frame?

    <p>Advancements in weaponry, agriculture, and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Neolithic Period occur?

    <p>8,000 to 4,000 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hominin species is associated with the discovery of fire?

    <p>Homoerectus (Discover fire)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?

    <p>Use of stone tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writing system first appeared in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC?

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

    What is a nomad?

    <p>A person who travels from place to place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period marked the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settled communities?

    <p>Neolithic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Siddha medicine?

    <p>Combining spices, fruits, and certain substances for treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Golden Age of Indian medicine, who was known as a physician?

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

    What procedure involves the placement of hot cups on the skin to create suction?

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

    Which ancient concept aims to prevent or heal disease by maintaining or restoring yin yang balance?

    <p>Yin-yang balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique involves inserting thin needles at specific points in the body?

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

    In Siddha medicine, what type of substances are also used in addition to spices and fruits for treatment?

    <p>Metals and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made significant contributions to the scientific method and played a key role in the scientific revolution?

    <p>Galileo Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is credited with pioneering research on radioactivity and discovering radium and polonium?

    <p>Marie Curie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the theory of evolution and published it in 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859?

    <p>Charles Darwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist contributed greatly to developing cures for rabies, anthrax, and pasteurization to make milk safer to drink?

    <p>Louis Pasteur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for their work on electromagnetism, AC current, and patents from electricity to radio transmission?

    <p>Nikola Tesla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Louis Wolpert, when do dangers and ethical issues arise in science?

    <p>When science is applied to technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Intihuatana stone for the Inca civilization?

    <p>To track the sun's movements during solstices and equinoxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agriculture did the Aztecs practice in the Valley of Mexico?

    <p>Terrace farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization developed advance agricultural techniques for high altitude regions?

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

    What combination was used in Aztec medicine by healers known as ticitl?

    <p>Herbal remedies, rituals, and practical observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which civilization were massive stone structures built without mortar?

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

    Which civilization made advancements in areas such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and agriculture?

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

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