Societal Evolution and Technological Advancements Quiz

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What was a major driver of advancements in technology and science according to the text?

Technological advancements by chance

War creating a competition for superior weapons (correct)

Lack of interest in innovation

Peace agreements between societies

How can science influence technological development?

By generating demands for new instruments based on scientific questions (correct)

By reducing the need for technological improvement

By discouraging research and development

By having no impact on technological advancements

What did Isaac Asimov express through his quote about science and society?

Science is not advancing faster than society's wisdom.

Science is gathering knowledge faster than society is gaining wisdom. (correct)

Society is wiser than science advances.

Society is gathering knowledge faster than science.

What is a common method of achieving technological improvements, according to the text?

Random chance and trial and error Signup and view all the answers

How has technology like cell phones impacted social interactions?

Reduced in-person interaction Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can technology drive scientific investigation?

By raising questions about underlying principles and demanding research Signup and view all the answers

What negative consequence has arisen from increased cell phone use according to the text?

Increased distractions leading to accidents Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest will happen with future innovations in science and technology?

Significant changes in how societies operate Signup and view all the answers

How have advancements in transportation technology impacted people's travel habits historically?

Expanded opportunities for vacationing globally Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the historical relationship between science and technology?

Interdependent, with each driving advancements in the other Signup and view all the answers

What is one downside of people constantly using their cell phones, as mentioned in the text?

Less interaction with individuals nearby Signup and view all the answers

In what way does technology's speed of knowledge gathering compare to society's wisdom development, as per the quote by Isaac Asimov?

Technology surpasses society's wisdom growth rate Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the invention of eyeglasses on society?

It significantly improved the daily lives of many individuals by correcting vision problems Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of paper money in the 13th century?

It was introduced by the Mongols in the Middle East but failed to gain traction Signup and view all the answers

When did the refinement and improvement of Quadrant and Astrolabe occur?

During the Middle Ages Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement made it possible for people to harness energy from natural forces like rivers and wind?

Development of water and wind mills Signup and view all the answers

Why did paper money become an immediate failure in the Middle East when introduced by the Mongols?

Lack of trust in the concept of paper money Signup and view all the answers

How did Gunpowder impact China?

It popularized China due to its use in weapons Signup and view all the answers

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