30 Questions
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
What cultural movement based on humanism emerged during the Renaissance?
Renaissance movement
Which organization played a significant role in paving the way for a more organized society during the Scientific Revolution?
Royal Society
Who became the center of controversy among astronomers during the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern age?
The Age of Exploration
Which technological advancement greatly impacted astronomy during the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?
Invention of the telescope
What did Socrates emphasize in understanding nature?
Proof and concrete hypotheses
What method did Aristotle use for scientific inquiry?
Deductive method
What is the goal of science according to the text?
To understand the natural world
Which activity refers to systemic and objective investigation of the natural world?
Intellectual activity
How does the text describe technology as a personal and social activity?
Tool for humans to understand themselves
In what sense does science embody the idea of being connected with daily living activities?
By improving daily life
What is one of the greatest discoveries in mathematics attributed to India?
The importance of zero
What science did Islamic civilization make notable advancements in?
Astronomy
What did the Middle Ages bring in terms of advancements related to energy sources?
Utilization of water and wind as sources of energy
Why did Islamic civilization fail to advance their study of anatomy further according to the text?
Islam prohibited body autopsy at that time
What marked the beginning of modern science and technology in the Philippines?
The arrival of the Spaniards
What type of technology did prehistoric Filipinos notably lack compared to neighboring countries like China and Japan?
Shipbuilding technology
What invention is specifically mentioned as a key factor in the onset of the Information Age?
Transistors
Which event did NOT contribute directly to the rise of personal computers?
Proliferation of social media platforms
During which historical period did the center of science and technology shift from Europe to China and nearby areas?
Middle Age
What factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the development of science and technology during the Dark Ages?
Social Media Platforms
Which technological advancement is associated with increased concerns about privacy and cybersecurity in the Digital Age?
Internet of Things (IoT)
What event prompted Christians in Europe to intensify their pursuit of medical knowledge during the Dark Ages?
Devastating plague epidemic
What was one of the main challenges faced by Filipino scientists during the Spanish time?
Limited availability of science courses
Which two professions were relatively more developed at the end of the Spanish regime?
Medicine and pharmacy
What institution replaced the Bureau of Science in 1947?
Institute of Science
When was the Science Foundation of the Philippines established?
1952
What key reason contributed to the low morale among local scientists as mentioned in the presentation?
Death or migration of excellent scientists
Which entity was tasked with promoting scientific research in the Philippines in 1933?
National Research Council of the Philippines
Explore the philosophical ideas of Aristotle, a student of Plato who emphasized deductive scientific inquiry and careful observation of natural principles. Compare his approach to the teachings of Socrates and delve into abstract concepts such as forms and ideals.
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