Scientific Advancements and Ancient Thinkers

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

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

• Roman Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Greek City-States

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.

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