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?

    <p>To travel in search of food and better locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A friendly association with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3000 B.C. - 1200 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charles Babbage known for designing?

    <p>A computer for computations and mathematical calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating Facebook?

    <p>Mark Zuckerberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial limitation for Facebook members?

    <p>Only for Harvard students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating YouTube?

    <p>Chad Hurley and Steve Chen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of Twitter?

    <p>SMS of the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization developed the first true city in the world?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Farm work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is known for creating Hanging Garden of Babylon?

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

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

    <p>Health and wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Johannes Kepler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Galileo Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

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