Quiz on Science, Technology, and Society

What does STS stand for?

• Science, Technology, and Society

• Society, Technology, and Sustainability

• Society, Technology, and Science

• Science, Technology, and Sustainability

Who introduced the scientific method?

• Galileo Galilei

• Francis Bacon

• Isaac Newton

• Al-Khwarizmi

What invention revolutionized communication in the 15th century?

• The Telescope

• The Steam Engine

• The Mechanical Clock

• The Printing Press

Which of the following is a key factor that drives scientific research?

• Society's needs

• Cultural views

• Technological advancements

• Historical developments

What was the impact of the wheel in ancient civilizations?

• Transformed industries

• Improved public health

• Revolutionized transportation

• Enabled record-keeping

Who discovered the double-helix structure of DNA?

• Galileo Galilei

• Jennifer Doudna

• Alexander Fleming

• James Watson and Francis Crick

What technological advancement is associated with the Wright Brothers?

• The Incandescent Light Bulb

• The Assembly Line

• The Airplane

• Penicillin

Which of the following innovations is linked to the Industrial Revolution?

• Blockchain Technology

• The Steam Engine

• Smartphones

• CRISP-Cas9 Gene-Editing

What role do advocacy groups play in technological advancements?

• They regulate technological use.

• They create new technologies.

• They raise awareness on critical issues.

• They fund research projects.

What was a significant impact of Johannes Gutenberg's invention?

• Development of the steam engine

• Advancements in medicine

• Improved timekeeping

• Mass production of written material