STS Chapter 2

What is an Intellectual Revolution?

• A period where scientific theories were based on myths

• A period where scientific experiments were discouraged

• A period where myths about gods and heroes were embraced

• A period where paradigm shifts occurred and scientific beliefs were challenged

Who was the most influential figure in Western science until the 1600's?

• Aristotle

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolas Copernicus

What did Galileo discover using his telescope?

• The shape of the Earth

• The existence of black holes

• Sunspots and craters on the moon

• New planets in the solar system

Who published The Origin of Species in 1859?

• Isaac Newton

• Sigmund Freud

• Charles Darwin

• William Paley

What is the meaning of natural theology?

• A program of inquiry into the existence of aliens

• A program of inquiry into the existence of God without divine revelation

• A program of inquiry into the existence of mythical creatures

• A program of inquiry into the existence of parallel universes

Which civilization developed the Maya hieroglyphs and made predictions of solar eclipses?

• Roman civilization

• Maya civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Greek civilization

Which Asian country is notable for its scientific and technological achievements?

• India

• China

• Japan

• South Korea

What was the greatest accomplishment of the ancient Middle East in terms of science?

• Invention of the compass

• Invention of the microscope

• Invention of the telescope

• Invention of the alphabet

What metal products were used by Africans over time?

• Iron and steel only

• Gold and silver only

• A variety of metals including gold, tin, silver, bronze, brass, and iron/steel

• Bronze and brass only

What is at the root of the Information Revolution?

• Artificial intelligence

• Data processing

• Computer technology

• E-commerce