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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted new ways of thinking during the Renaissance period?

    <p>Value of mathematics and humanism</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Why did the Inca civilization utilize terraces in the Andes?

    <p>To create farmland for agriculture</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</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</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</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</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'</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What was the occupation of most Incas settled in Cuzco?

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

    Who became the ruler of the Incas in 1438 AD?

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

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

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

    What was the rate at which Inca runners spread news?

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

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

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

    What was the purpose of the quipu in Inca civilization?

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

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

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

    Which structure was considered the 'Houses of Eternity'?

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

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

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

    Which structure stands before the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre?

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

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