Philosophy: Aristotle and Scientific Inquiry
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What innovation significantly increased the advancement of geography and cartography during the Age of Discovery and Exploration?

  • Invention of ships that can withstand long voyages (correct)
  • Invention of the steam engine
  • Invention of the printing press
  • Invention of gunpowder
  • What cultural movement based on humanism emerged during the Renaissance?

  • Romantic movement
  • Renaissance movement (correct)
  • Baroque movement
  • Enlightenment movement
  • Which organization played a significant role in paving the way for a more organized society during the Scientific Revolution?

  • World Health Organization
  • Greenpeace
  • Royal Society (correct)
  • United Nations
  • Who became the center of controversy among astronomers during the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?

    <p>Nicolaus Copernicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern age?

    <p>The Age of Exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological advancement greatly impacted astronomy during the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?

    <p>Invention of the telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Socrates emphasize in understanding nature?

    <p>Proof and concrete hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Aristotle use for scientific inquiry?

    <p>Deductive method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of science according to the text?

    <p>To understand the natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity refers to systemic and objective investigation of the natural world?

    <p>Intellectual activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe technology as a personal and social activity?

    <p>Tool for humans to understand themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what sense does science embody the idea of being connected with daily living activities?

    <p>By improving daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the greatest discoveries in mathematics attributed to India?

    <p>The importance of zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What science did Islamic civilization make notable advancements in?

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

    What did the Middle Ages bring in terms of advancements related to energy sources?

    <p>Utilization of water and wind as sources of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Islamic civilization fail to advance their study of anatomy further according to the text?

    <p>Islam prohibited body autopsy at that time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of modern science and technology in the Philippines?

    <p>The arrival of the Spaniards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technology did prehistoric Filipinos notably lack compared to neighboring countries like China and Japan?

    <p>Shipbuilding technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention is specifically mentioned as a key factor in the onset of the Information Age?

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

    Which event did NOT contribute directly to the rise of personal computers?

    <p>Proliferation of social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which historical period did the center of science and technology shift from Europe to China and nearby areas?

    <p>Middle Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the development of science and technology during the Dark Ages?

    <p>Social Media Platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological advancement is associated with increased concerns about privacy and cybersecurity in the Digital Age?

    <p>Internet of Things (IoT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted Christians in Europe to intensify their pursuit of medical knowledge during the Dark Ages?

    <p>Devastating plague epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main challenges faced by Filipino scientists during the Spanish time?

    <p>Limited availability of science courses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two professions were relatively more developed at the end of the Spanish regime?

    <p>Medicine and pharmacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What institution replaced the Bureau of Science in 1947?

    <p>Institute of Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Science Foundation of the Philippines established?

    <p>1952</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key reason contributed to the low morale among local scientists as mentioned in the presentation?

    <p>Death or migration of excellent scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity was tasked with promoting scientific research in the Philippines in 1933?

    <p>National Research Council of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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