STS Quiz

Indigenous science is embedded in the daily life experiences of young children as they grow up.

• True

• False

Indigenous science is part of the indigenous knowledge system practiced by different groups of people and early civilizations (Gribbin, 2001; Mkapa, 2004; Sibisi, 2004).

• True

• False

Indigenous science uses Science Process Skills composed of Traditional Knowledge.

• True

• False

Human beings are masters of the land and other natural resources. They have a responsibility to preserve it.

• True

• False

Nature is a friend to human beings – it needs respect and proper care.

• True

• False

Pawilen (2005) explained that indigenous science knowledge has developed diverse structures and contents through the interplay between the society and the gods.

• True

• False

UNESCO’s Declaration on Science and the Use of Scientific Knowledge (1999) recognized indigenous science as a historical and valuable contribution to science and technology.

• True

• False

phronesis is a term coined by renowned Greek philosopher Aristotle to describe the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans.

• True

• False

“human flourishing” in literature, arguably likening humans to animals achieving their full bloom.

• True

• False

The earliest criterion that distinguishes philosophy and science is verification theory.

• True

• False