Quiz: Lesson 1.1 - Introduction to History of Science and Techno

Which of the following statements about science is true?

• Science excludes creativity and imagination

• Science often benefits from creativity and imagination

• Science is based on beliefs and opinions

• Science relies solely on tradition and authority

Which of the following best describes the role of engineers?

• They explore the natural world for knowledge

• They use science to develop products

• They create philosophical theories

• They conduct religious practices

Which important development is attributed to Chinese alchemy?

• Printing press

• Gunpowder

• Telescope

• Penicillin

What is the relationship between science and creativity?

• Science excludes creativity

• Science often benefits from creativity

• Creativity is unrelated to scientific work

• Science and creativity are mutually exclusive

What is a key characteristic of scientific inquiry?

• Subjectivity

• Creativity without constraints

• Unbiased observation and systematic expression

• Reliance on tradition and authority

What did alchemists use to encode their knowledge?

• Decknamen (codewords)

• Public lectures

• Open publications

• Oral traditions

What is the Latin origin of the word "science"?

• Scientia

• Techne

• Logos

• Alchemia

What does the term "Scientia" mean?

• Craft

• Knowledge

• Art

• Wisdom

What were "noble metals" in alchemy?

• Metals that could be transmuted into gold

• Metals like gold and silver

• Metals used in currency

• Metals used in construction

What is the primary goal of science?

• To invent new products

• To understand the natural world

• To create new technologies

• To generate wealth