Quiz on Early Greek Philosophers
Authored by Rut Rivera
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Early Greek philosophers had differing ideas about matter. Democritus believed that matter was made up of __.
atoms
empty space
fire
water
air
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were Democritus's ideas not science?
They were based on philosophical reasoning rather than experimental evidence.
They were widely accepted by the scientific community.
They were proven by experiments.
They were supported by empirical data.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Aristotle's ideas gained greater acceptance because ______.
they were based on empirical evidence
they aligned with religious beliefs
they were supported by influential figures
they were easy to understand
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following parts of John Dalton's atomic theory were not correct?
Atoms are indivisible and indestructible.
All atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties.
Compounds are formed by a combination of two or more different kinds of atoms.
A chemical reaction is a rearrangement of atoms.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element. Which of the following best describes an atom?
A large molecule
A basic unit of a chemical element
A type of chemical reaction
A form of energy
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Dalton’s theory of the atom and the conservation of mass are related because:
Dalton's theory explains that atoms are indivisible and indestructible, which supports the conservation of mass.
Dalton's theory states that atoms can be created and destroyed, contradicting the conservation of mass.
Dalton's theory is unrelated to the conservation of mass.
Dalton's theory only applies to chemical reactions, not physical changes.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-5
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
Which scientist stated that all elements were identical and were indivisible?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
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