Scientific Advancements and Ancient Thinkers

Scientific Advancements and Ancient Thinkers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two ancient Greek philosophers are mentioned as early thinkers who contributed to the development of the scientific method?

Socrates and Plato

Aristotle and Socrates

Plato and Aristotle

Pythagoras and Euclid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient empire is mentioned for connecting science and religion to practical applications like irrigation?

Roman Empire

Mauryan Empire

Egyptian Empire

Greek City-States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were two main reasons people in the pre-industrial world sought answers to big questions through science?

To gain political power and conquer new lands.

Because they were fascinated and wanted to survive.

To impress their gods and build grand monuments.

To develop new forms of entertainment and art.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a modern scientific advancement that expanded human knowledge?

Making planes fly

The discovery of DNA

The invention of the printing press

The space race