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What is the primary focus of science?

• To create products that help people

• To understand the natural world

• To promote cultural expectations

• To develop social interactions

What does the scientific method involve?

• Focusing solely on practical applications

• Ignoring facts and relationships

• Creating theories without testing

• Unbiased observations and systematic experimentation

What was the Scientific Revolution?

• A period of technological stagnation

• A time of enlightenment in various scientific fields

• The rise of ancient civilizations

• The development of modern technology

What is the definition of technology?

• The exploration of the universe

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• The study of human interactions

• The creation of art and culture

What does STS stand for?

• Science and Technology Studies

• Society and Technology Systems

• Scientific Theory and Society

• Social Technology Studies

Which period is known as the Stone Age?

• The period of agricultural development

• The time of metalworking advances

• The era of early human tool use

• The age of written records

What significant development occurred during the Bronze Age?

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of iron

• The establishment of nomadic tribes

• The use of stone tools

What was a major characteristic of the Iron Age?

• The rise of agricultural societies

• The development of writing systems

• The use of bronze for tools

• The mass production of iron tools

What was the primary focus of the Pre-Colonial Period in the Philippines?

• The establishment of foreign trade

• The development of autonomous communities

• The introduction of modern education

• The spread of Christianity

What was a significant advancement during the Spanish Regime?

• The introduction of public education

• The establishment of the first universities

• The development of modern agriculture

• The rise of local industries