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

What did Socrates emphasize in understanding nature?

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

What method did Aristotle use for scientific inquiry?

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

What is the goal of science according to the text?

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

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

<p>Intellectual activity (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What science did Islamic civilization make notable advancements in?

<p>Astronomy (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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) (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What institution replaced the Bureau of Science in 1947?

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

When was the Science Foundation of the Philippines established?

<p>1952 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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