Science as an Intellectual Activity Quiz

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Which activity involves human beings to develop a better understanding of the world around them?

  • Sports competitions
  • Religious rituals
  • Science as a personal and social activity (correct)
  • Artistic endeavors

What does Science as an Intellectual Activity involve?

  • An exploration of artistic expressions.
  • A study of the human mind and behavior.
  • An analysis of historical events.
  • A systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world. (correct)

What was a characteristic of Medieval Science according to the text?

  • It was based on observation and inquiry.
  • It was supported by the Church. (correct)
  • It focused on exploring outer space.
  • It relied on modern scientific equipment.

Which theory did the Medieval View support?

<p>Geocentric theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompted new ways of thinking during the Renaissance period?

<p>Value of mathematics and humanism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in Science as a body of knowledge?

<p>The systematic explanations about the natural world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the jaguar in Inca civilization?

<p>It was a symbol of the capital city, Cuzco. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the innovative tools invented by the Incas?

<p>The first suspension bridge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Incas use their record-keeping system of knotted ropes for?

<p>To keep track of important information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Inca civilization utilize terraces in the Andes?

<p>To create farmland for agriculture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of structures are Incan ruins known for in terms of architecture?

<p>Precise stone cutting and tight block fitting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the elaborate road system created by the Incas?

<p>To facilitate communication among different regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did astronomy play in the development of the Chinese lunar calendar?

<p>Predicting seasonal changes and weather patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient Chinese astronomical observations contribute to our understanding of the universe?

<p>By observing supernovas and other celestial phenomena (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the terms 'BC' and 'AD' in relation to the Egyptian calendar?

<p>Denoting 'Before Christ' and 'Anno Domini' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural impact did ancient Asian civilizations, particularly China, have on human history?

<p>Influencing cultural practices and scientific thought (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient Egyptians differentiate between a lunar calendar and a solar calendar?

<p>By counting days based on lunar phases for a lunar calendar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term was used to refer to Egypt in ancient times?

<p>&quot;Misr&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of most Incas settled in Cuzco?

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

Who became the ruler of the Incas in 1438 AD?

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

How many people did the Inca empire rule during its peak?

<p>12 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the rate at which Inca runners spread news?

<p>250 miles a day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural marvel is attributed to the Inca civilization in the text?

<p>First suspension bridge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the quipu in Inca civilization?

<p>Record-keeping and communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with gathering up Osiris's body parts and returning him to life?

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

What was the central belief in Egyptian life regarding the afterlife?

<p>The body had to be preserved for the soul to continue living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure was considered the 'Houses of Eternity'?

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

Who was the chief architect that built the step pyramid of King Zoser?

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

What was used as a method to move the heavy stones during the building of the pyramids?

<p>Mud-slicked ramps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure stands before the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre?

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

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