Historical Antecedents in Science and Technology (BSCRIM A2)

Which civilization is considered the cradle of civilization?

• Babylonian

• Sumerian

• Egyptian

• Chinese

What was the primary purpose of the Great Ziggurat of Ur?

• A military fort

• A residential area

• A sacred place for their chief god

• A marketplace

Which ancient civilization created the world's first map?

• Egyptian

• Babylonian

• Greek

• Sumerian

What significant structure is associated with the ancient Egyptians?

• The Great Wall

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Pyramids

• The Colosseum

Who is known as the father of medicine?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Galileo

• Hippocrates

What invention is attributed to the ancient Greeks that is still used today?

• The printing press

• The microscope

• The alarm clock

• The wheel

Which civilization is credited with the invention of gunpowder?

• Roman

• Babylonian

• Egyptian

• Chinese

What was the primary function of Roman aqueducts?

• Religious ceremonies

• Transportation of goods

• Public health and sanitation

• Military defense

What significant advancement did Johannes Gutenberg contribute during the Middle Ages?

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The microscope

• The compass

Which invention is associated with Alexander Graham Bell?

• Telephone

• Calculator

• Television

• Radio