30 Questions
Which activity involves human beings to develop a better understanding of the world around them?
Science as a personal and social activity
What does Science as an Intellectual Activity involve?
A systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world.
What was a characteristic of Medieval Science according to the text?
It was supported by the Church.
Which theory did the Medieval View support?
Geocentric theory
What prompted new ways of thinking during the Renaissance period?
Value of mathematics and humanism
What is included in Science as a body of knowledge?
The systematic explanations about the natural world
What was the significance of the jaguar in Inca civilization?
It was a symbol of the capital city, Cuzco.
What was one of the innovative tools invented by the Incas?
The first suspension bridge
What did the Incas use their record-keeping system of knotted ropes for?
To keep track of important information
Why did the Inca civilization utilize terraces in the Andes?
To create farmland for agriculture
What type of structures are Incan ruins known for in terms of architecture?
Precise stone cutting and tight block fitting
What was the role of the elaborate road system created by the Incas?
To facilitate communication among different regions
What role did astronomy play in the development of the Chinese lunar calendar?
Predicting seasonal changes and weather patterns
How did ancient Chinese astronomical observations contribute to our understanding of the universe?
By observing supernovas and other celestial phenomena
What is the significance of the terms 'BC' and 'AD' in relation to the Egyptian calendar?
Denoting 'Before Christ' and 'Anno Domini'
What cultural impact did ancient Asian civilizations, particularly China, have on human history?
Influencing cultural practices and scientific thought
How did ancient Egyptians differentiate between a lunar calendar and a solar calendar?
By counting days based on lunar phases for a lunar calendar
Which term was used to refer to Egypt in ancient times?
"Misr"
What was the occupation of most Incas settled in Cuzco?
Farmers
Who became the ruler of the Incas in 1438 AD?
Pachacuti
How many people did the Inca empire rule during its peak?
12 million
What was the rate at which Inca runners spread news?
250 miles a day
Which architectural marvel is attributed to the Inca civilization in the text?
First suspension bridge
What was the purpose of the quipu in Inca civilization?
Record-keeping and communication
Who is credited with gathering up Osiris's body parts and returning him to life?
Isis
What was the central belief in Egyptian life regarding the afterlife?
The body had to be preserved for the soul to continue living
Which structure was considered the 'Houses of Eternity'?
The Pyramids
Who was the chief architect that built the step pyramid of King Zoser?
Imhotep
What was used as a method to move the heavy stones during the building of the pyramids?
Mud-slicked ramps
Which structure stands before the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre?
Sphinx
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