Long Quiz on Science and Technology

Who proposed the heliocentric system that revolutionized astronomy?

• Sigmund Freud

• Charles Darwin

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

What was the primary challenge faced by the Copernican Revolution?

• Lack of scientific evidence

• Resistance from the Church

• Lack of public interest

• Inadequate tools

Based on Darwin's theory, which process allows organisms to adapt and survive in changing environments?

• Psychoanalysis

• Evolution

• Paradigm Shift

• Natural Selection

How do the theories of Copernicus, Darwin, and Freud collectively represent a paradigm shift in human understanding?

• They supported religious beliefs.

• They upheld traditional norms.

• They challenged existing knowledge systems.

• They were universally accepted upon introduction.

Which of the following best describes the significance of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory?

• It solely explains physical traits.

• It focuses on unconscious influences on behavior.

• It is primarily concerned with planetary movements.

• It is unrelated to intellectual revolutions.

Imagine you are tasked to explain Darwin's theory to someone unfamiliar with it. Which key points would you include?

• Heliocentric model and natural laws

• Natural selection and survival mechanisms

• Psychoanalysis and unconscious processes

• Resistance from traditional psychology

Which of the following is evidence of early human use of technology?

• Mastery of fire for cooking

• Roughly shaped stones for chopping and scraping

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of bronze tools

What discovery around 3000 B.C. led to the creation of stronger tools and weapons?

• Iron

• Steel

• Bronze

• Copper

Which ancient civilization is noted for its advancements in medicine, mathematics, and engineering?

• Mesopotamians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Chinese

Which of the following statements BEST explains how advancements in science and technology influenced societal changes during the Renaissance?

• The Renaissance introduced advanced warfare technology, helping societies defend their territories.

• The Renaissance led to the development of advanced tools like bronze, revolutionizing agriculture.

• The invention of the printing press facilitated the spread of scientific knowledge, leading to renewed learning.

• The Renaissance focused solely on art, delaying scientific developments.