STS Assessment 1 (BSA 1B/MA)

The term science comes from the Latin word “scientia,” which means:

• Skill

• Knowledge

• Society

• Craft

Which of the following best defines technology based on the lesson?

• Collection of beliefs and traditions

• Study of the Earth and its resources

• The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• .Observation of natural phenomena without application

Who proposed the heliocentric model, placing the Sun at the center of the universe?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

• Nicolaus Copernicus

What was the main contribution of Charles Darwin to science?

• Psychoanalysis

• Theory of Evolution

• Law of Gravity

• Atomic Theory

Sigmund Freud is best known for developing:

• Psychoanalysis

• Theory of Relativity

• Evolutionary Theory

• Quantum Mechanics

The Scientific Revolution took place mainly during which centuries?

• 16th–18th centuries

• 18th–19th centuries

• 15th–16th centuries

• 12th–14th centuries

Which ancient civilization in Mesoamerica is credited with advanced astronomy and a complex calendar system?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Mayan

• Chinese

Which statement best reflects the main purpose of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) as a field of study?

• To memorize historical events in science

• To explore the mutual influence between science, technology, and culture

• To teach advanced laboratory skills only

• To focus solely on the benefits of modern technology

If a society rejects new technology despite its proven benefits, this reflects:

• Technological advancement without consequences

• Positive impact of technology

• Complete acceptance of modern science

• Resistance to change due to cultural or social factors

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Scientific Revolution?

• Establishing modern science foundations

• Creating new fields of research

• Strengthening faith-based explanations without evidence

• Transforming society’s view of nature