Science and Technology in Western Civilization Quiz

The period known as the Middle Ages lasted from:

• 1000 CE to 1500 CE

• 500 CE to 1500 CE

• 300 CE to 1000 CE

• 200 CE to 1200 CE

The early Middle Ages, often referred to as the "Dark Ages," is marked by:

• Flourishing cultural achievements

• Political and economic instability

• Development of modern science

• Extensive technological progress

Which group was responsible for invasions in the early Middle Ages?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Vikings

• Egyptians

Scholasticism, which blended Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, emerged during:

• The Dark Ages

• The High Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Late Middle Ages

What was a major institution that rose during the High Middle Ages?

• Banks

• Universities

• Guilds

• Monasteries

Who proposed Ockham's Razor, a principle of simplicity in scientific reasoning?

• Jean Buridan

• William of Ockham

• Thomas Aquinas

• Nicole Oresme

The Late Middle Ages saw early advancements in science by philosophers like:

• Galileo Galilei

• William of Ockham and Jean Buridan

• Isaac Newton

• Copernicus

Which medieval philosopher first proposed the theory of impetus?

• John Duns Scotus

• Nicole Oresme

• Jean Buridan

• William of Ockham

The "Oxford Calculators" were known for applying what to scientific problems?

• Philosophy

• Religion

• Mathematics

• Medicine

Which of the following was a technological innovation during the Middle Ages?

• The printing press

• Water and wind mills

• Steam engines

• Spinning jenny