Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

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What is considered the oldest civilization in Asia?

Chinese civilization

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

Development of the Gazette, the first newspaper

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

All of the above

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Development of the first book or codex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was developed by Chinese alchemists?

Gunpowder Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Wall of China made of?

Stone, brick, wood, and earth Signup and view all the answers

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

The printing press Signup and view all the answers

What is tea made from?

Crushed dried tea leaves Signup and view all the answers

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

It was a time of widespread literacy and education Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is considered the oldest in Asia?

Chinese civilization Signup and view all the answers

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

The Medieval period Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the printing press?

Johan Gutenberg Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the printing press?

To spread information to many people quickly Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the compound microscope?

Zacharias Janssen Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo Galilei use the telescope to discover?

Moons circling Jupiter and support for the heliocentric model Signup and view all the answers

In which century did the rise of modern industry occur?

19th century Signup and view all the answers

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

Pasteurization Signup and view all the answers

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

Diphtheria Signup and view all the answers

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

Alexander Graham Bell Signup and view all the answers

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

A contaminated Petri dish with mold Signup and view all the answers

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

Kerosene Signup and view all the answers

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

Heating homes Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Astronomy Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the relationship between science and technology?

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

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

To offer a concise synthesis of the central ideas presented in the preceding paragraphs. 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