Science and Technology Basics

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'SCIENCE'?

ANNO DOMINI

SCIENTIA (correct)

SOCIETAS

TECHNE

What does the term 'TECHNOLOGY' refer to?

Art and skill of writing

Historical societies

Political organizations

Methods, systems, and devices resulting from scientific knowledge (correct)

What does the Iron Age denote in terms of years?

2014 A.D. - 3000 A.D.

1500 B.C. - 450 A.D. (correct)

1500 A.D. - 450 B.C.

2000 B.C. - 500 A.D.

What was the purpose of transportation and navigation in historical times?

To travel in search of food and better locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin meaning of the term 'SOCIETY'?

A friendly association with others Signup and view all the answers

What historical period is known for its usage of bronze as a primary material?

3000 B.C. - 1200 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of the Law of Universal Revolution?

Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers

What was Charles Babbage known for designing?

A computer for computations and mathematical calculations Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with creating Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial limitation for Facebook members?

Only for Harvard students Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with creating YouTube?

Chad Hurley and Steve Chen Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of Twitter?

SMS of the internet Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization developed the first true city in the world?

Sumerians Signup and view all the answers

Which of these materials was not used by the Sumerians for building their structures?

Stone Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the wheel in ancient times?

Farm work Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for creating Hanging Garden of Babylon?

Babylonians Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of wearing wigs in ancient Egypt?

Health and wellness Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary writing material used by the ancient Egyptians?

Papyrus Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Universe Model that describes the sun as the center of the universe?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

Who stated that all planets revolve around the sun in elliptical, not circular, orbit?

Johannes Kepler Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the relation among distance, velocity, acceleration and the law of inertia?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

Who stated the Law of Motion also known as the Law of Inertia?