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During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?
- 18th century
- 16th century
- 15th century
- 17th century (correct)
Which academic discipline was a part of natural philosophy over much of the past two millennia?
Which academic discipline was a part of natural philosophy over much of the past two millennia?
- Physics (correct)
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
Who is a scientist specializing in the field of physics called?
Who is a scientist specializing in the field of physics called?
- Physicist (correct)
- Mathematician
- Biologist
- Chemist
What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
What do advances in physics often enable?
What do advances in physics often enable?
What term is derived from the Greek φύσις (phúsis) meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
What term is derived from the Greek φύσις (phúsis) meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
Which early civilization demonstrated predictive knowledge and a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Which early civilization demonstrated predictive knowledge and a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Who proposed ideas verified by reason and observation, rejecting non-naturalistic explanations for natural phenomena?
Who proposed ideas verified by reason and observation, rejecting non-naturalistic explanations for natural phenomena?
Who created an important compilation of Archimedes' works in the sixth century?
Who created an important compilation of Archimedes' works in the sixth century?
Which empire resisted attacks from the barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Which empire resisted attacks from the barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
