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Which period is characterized by a shift from reliance on ancient authorities to observation and experimentation?
Which period is characterized by a shift from reliance on ancient authorities to observation and experimentation?
- 20th-Century Science
- Ancient Science
- The Scientific Revolution (correct)
- 19th-Century Science
Which scientist's work on germ theory significantly impacted medicine and food preservation?
Which scientist's work on germ theory significantly impacted medicine and food preservation?
- John Dalton
- Charles Darwin
- Michael Faraday
- Louis Pasteur (correct)
Which concept, described by Thomas Kuhn, refers to a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline?
Which concept, described by Thomas Kuhn, refers to a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline?
- Technological Advancements
- Social Context
- Scientific Method
- Paradigm Shift (correct)
Which historiographical approach emphasizes the social, political, and economic factors influencing the development of science?
Which historiographical approach emphasizes the social, political, and economic factors influencing the development of science?
Which scientist's X-ray diffraction work was crucial in determining the structure of DNA?
Which scientist's X-ray diffraction work was crucial in determining the structure of DNA?
Which event is viewed as marking the beginning of the Space Age?
Which event is viewed as marking the beginning of the Space Age?
What contribution did the ancient civilizations NOT make to the development of early science?
What contribution did the ancient civilizations NOT make to the development of early science?
What was the most significant impact of John Dalton's atomic theory?
What was the most significant impact of John Dalton's atomic theory?
What did the trial of Galileo symbolize during the Scientific Revolution?
What did the trial of Galileo symbolize during the Scientific Revolution?
What role does science history play in today's world?
What role does science history play in today's world?
How does the study of science history contribute to critical thinking?
How does the study of science history contribute to critical thinking?
What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
Which development is Michael Faraday most known for?
Which development is Michael Faraday most known for?
Which statement reflects a presentist approach to science history?
Which statement reflects a presentist approach to science history?
What is the significance of the Royal Society, founded in London in 1660?
What is the significance of the Royal Society, founded in London in 1660?
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Science History
Science History
The study of science's development, covering natural and social sciences, examining changes in knowledge and practices over time.
Ancient Science
Ancient Science
Civilizations that significantly advanced math, astronomy, and medicine.
Scientific Revolution
Scientific Revolution
A European shift (16th-18th centuries) from ancient authority to observation and experimentation.
Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus
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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
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John Dalton's Atomic Theory
John Dalton's Atomic Theory
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Charles Darwin's Theory
Charles Darwin's Theory
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
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Paradigm Shift
Paradigm Shift
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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Social Context
Social Context
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Internalism
Internalism
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Presentism
Presentism
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Science Communication
Science Communication
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Archimedes
Archimedes
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Explore the development of science through history, from ancient civilizations to the Scientific Revolution. Learn about the contributions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and China to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Discover how the Scientific Revolution shifted reliance towards observation and experimentation.
