Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
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What is considered the oldest civilization in Asia?

  • Greek civilization
  • Chinese civilization (correct)
  • Indian civilization
  • Roman civilization

    • Which of the following was NOT a major contribution of Greek civilization?

  • Development of the Gazette, the first newspaper (correct)
  • Creation of windmills for agricultural processing
  • Scientific works of philosophers
  • Invention of the alarm clock

    • What was one of the major connections between Far East China and the world?

  • Silk
  • Acupuncture
  • Tea
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following materials was used in the construction of the Great Wall of China?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Roman Empire's number system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major contribution of the Roman Empire?

    <p>Development of the first book or codex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was developed by Chinese alchemists?

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

    What is the Great Wall of China made of?

    <p>Stone, brick, wood, and earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention is credited to Johan Gutenberg during the Middle Ages?

    <p>The printing press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tea made from?

    <p>Crushed dried tea leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of the Middle Ages?

    <p>It was a time of widespread literacy and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is considered the oldest in Asia?

    <p>Chinese civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of history between Ancient and Modern times called?

    <p>The Medieval period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the printing press?

    <p>Johan Gutenberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the printing press?

    <p>To spread information to many people quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the compound microscope?

    <p>Zacharias Janssen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Galileo Galilei use the telescope to discover?

    <p>Moons circling Jupiter and support for the heliocentric model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did the rise of modern industry occur?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process did Louis Pasteur develop to address the issue of food deterioration in dairy products?

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

    Which illness could be caused by consuming dairy products that had deteriorated due to spoiling?

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

    Who was the first to be awarded a patent for the electric telephone in 1876?

    <p>Alexander Graham Bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming notice in his laboratory in 1928 that led to the discovery of Penicillin?

    <p>A contaminated Petri dish with mold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product did Samuel M. Kier invent by refining petroleum?

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

    What was the primary use of kerosene upon its invention by Samuel M. Kier?

    <p>Heating homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the field of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?

    <p>The social, political, and cultural factors that shape and are shaped by science and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a major branch of science according to the text?

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

    What is the primary distinction between the fields of botany and zoology within the broader discipline of biology?

    <p>Botany focuses on the study of plants, while zoology focuses on the study of animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between science and technology?

    <p>Technology is the application of scientific discoveries, and it is developed as a result of scientific research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of the 'Summary' section in the text?

    <p>To offer a concise synthesis of the central ideas presented in the preceding paragraphs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ancient Greece and Rome

    • Greek civilization emerged around 1100 BC
    • Notable Greek figures include Thales, Socrates, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Archimedes, and Ptolemy
    • The alarm clock was invented by the ancient Greeks
    • Windmills were used in ancient Greece for agricultural processing
    • The Romans developed the Gazette, the first newspaper
    • The Romans created the first book or codex, comprising papyrus pages bound with animal skin
    • The Romans devised their own number system for standard counting

    Chinese Civilization

    • The oldest civilization in Asia is the Chinese civilization
    • Silk connected Far East China to the world
    • Acupuncture was used in traditional Chinese medicine
    • Tea was developed in China, with the first tea being drunk by a Chinese emperor
    • Gunpowder was developed by Chinese alchemists, composed of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate
    • The Great Wall of China was built using stone, brick, wood, earth, and other materials

    Medieval/Middle Ages

    • The period between ancient and modern times is referred to as the Medieval or Middle Ages
    • This era is considered one of the most creative periods in human history and marks the beginning of the first industrial revolution
    • Johan Gutenberg invented the first printing press using cast type
    • Zacharias Janssen developed the compound microscope, which led to discoveries in medicine
    • Galileo Galilei improved the telescope and discovered new celestial bodies

    Modern Times

    • The 19th century saw the rise of modern industry, with significant developments in communication, transportation, and electricity
    • Louis Pasteur discovered pasteurization, a process of heating dairy products to kill harmful bacteria
    • Alexander Graham Bell invented the electric telephone in 1876
    • Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928
    • Samuel M. Kier invented kerosene by refining petroleum

    Science, Technology, and Society

    • Science, Technology, and Society (STS) explores the relationships between scientific and technological innovations and social, cultural, and political contexts
    • STS scholars examine the interactions between science, technology, and society throughout human history
    • Major branches of science include chemistry, biology, and physics
    • Technology is developed as a result of scientific discoveries

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