The Intersection of Society and Science
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During the ancient era, what did the developments in science and technology allow civilizations to do?

  • Find new technological possibilities
  • Discover regularity in nature
  • Produce services, materials, tools, and machines
  • Thrive in their self-organization and communication (correct)

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'Scientia'?

  • Ancient
  • Knowledge (correct)
  • Discovery
  • Regular

According to John Heilbron, how did he define science?

  • Source of new technological possibilities
  • Production of tools and machines
  • Discovery of regularity in nature (correct)
  • Application of scientific knowledge

What is the role of science and technology in generating new ideas for technology?

<p>Serve as a direct source of ideas for new technological possibilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of technology according to the text?

<p>Application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to solve real-world problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization made significant advancements in science and technology?

<p>Egyptian civilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with considering science as a discovery of regularity in nature?

<p>John Heilbron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of technology according to the text?

<p>To produce services, materials, tools, and machines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does science play in generating new technological possibilities?

<p>Science serves as a direct source of ideas for new technological possibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Latin word 'Scientia' mean?

<p>Knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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