WorksheetsSTS Quiz 1
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is the title of Charles Darwin's book on the theory of evolution?
The Voyage of the Beagle
On the Origin of Species
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
Which of the following celestial bodies is the center of the solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Who proposed the concept of heliocentrism?
(a)
According to psychoanalysis theory, which component of our personality is the impulsive (and unconscious) part of our psyche which responds directly and immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires?
superego
ego
id
super id
Who proposed the revolutionary theory of psychoanalysis?
(a)
On this theory Charles Darwin posited that populations pass through a process of natural selection in which only the fittest would survive.
theory of psychoanalysis
theory of evolution
theory of extinction
theory of natural selection
Which of the following branches of physical science deals with study of celestial objects and its phenomena?
Astrology
Astronomy
Anthropology
Anatomy
What theory suggest that the center of the Solar System was not the Earth but actually the sun?
(a)
It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses observation and experimentation
Education
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
from two Greek words
“techne” meaning art, craft, or skill and “logos” meaning to speak of; to imply the practical application of techne.
Mechanics
Engineering
Technology
Social Studies
A ________ is a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions.
Individual
Community
Society
School
Hunting and gathering societies started during the Sumerian civilization.
TRUE
FALSE
Greece was known as the cradle of civilization.
TRUE
FALSE
During the High Middle Ages, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovation allowed trade to flourish.
TRUE
FALSE
The crowning glory of the Chinese civilization is the Great Wall of China.
TRUE
FALSE
The Spaniards provided the Philippines the modern ways of construction walls, roads, bridges and infrastructures.
TRUE
FALSE
Hunting and gathering societies started during the Sumerian civilization.
TRUE
FALSE
A theory which states that the organism have the ability to adapt and survive with the changing environment.
Psychoanalysis
Survival of the Fittest
Intellectual Revolution
It is the most tied to reality and begins to develop in infancy.
Id
Ego
Superego
A writing system that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments.
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Papyrus
A plant abundant in the Nile River which is processed to produce a thin sheets and is used to record historical events during the Egyptian civilization.
papyrus
hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
What does Science Technology and Society mean?
This is the period of scientific researches. (Nx1)
Pre-colonial
Colonial
Spanish Regime
American Regime
Which of the following is not a variable that influence on the development of science ideas, science discoveries and technology? (Nx1)
Scientists
Critical Thinking
Curiosity
Hearsay
During this period, free primary education with English as the medium of instruction was established. (Nx1)
Colonial Period
Spanish Period
American Period
Japanese Period
It is a period where paradigm shifts occurred. It is where the scientific beliefs that have been widely embraced and accepted by the people were challenged and opposed. (Nx1)
Intellectual Revolution
Medieval Period
Historical Antecedents
Information Revolution
Which of the following was the reason why the public rejected the Copernican theory? (Nx1)
It was against the teachings of the higher authorities in the field of education.
Ptolemy’s model was widely accepted by the people and was one of the greatest discoveries of that time.
It was against their law.
The public’s religious beliefs taught them that the Earth was created first before all other things.
Which of the following became very controversial as it contradicted to the church’s teachings that the source of life is a powerful creator? (Nx1)
Copernican Theory
Ptolemaic Theory
Theory of Evolution
Theory of Existence
What is the term for the process through which scientific knowledge is applied to create new products and processes?
Technological determinism
Technological innovation
Scientific progress
Social construction
Which early tool was invented and used by ancient Egyptians to irrigate land?
Shadoof
Aeolipile
Heavy Plough
Ancient Wheel
Which mechanical device that is a heavy flat disk made of hardened clay and was spun horizontally on an axis?
Potter's Wheel
Wheel and Axle
Aeolipile
Shadoof
Which is the steam-powered turbine that spun when the water container at its center was heated?
Aeolipile
Shadoof
Heavy Plough
Huoyao
Which mechanism was used in the earliest mechanical clock?
ANTIKYTHERA
ANKITYTHERA
ANTITHYKERA
ANTIKATHERY
What year was the early television can project moving objects?
1925
1926
1927
1928
Even in the digital age, most people are still fond of reading from physical books. Some say they find turning the page and holding paper comforting. To which discovery can we trace the development of paper?
ancient Egyptian producing papyrus
Romans developing pozzolana
Sumerian’s cuneiform
John Larson developing the polygraph in 1921
The Sumerians in the Ancient times invented plowing, irrigation, and dikes and wheel for farming. During the middle ages, known as the Age of Exploration, the invention of telescope helped navigators observe remote objects. The development of kerosene and petroleum emerged from the demand for better means of powering homes and transport. What can be concluded from this?
Inventions were made by scientists who are experts in their fields.
Historical inventions were influenced by rich families.
Inventions and innovations address persisting needs of the society
Science was the main motivation for the creation of historical inventions
Why were most intellectual ideas controversial?
They were contradicting to what was widely accepted at the time
They were completely new
They don’t contribute to addressing society’s present needs and demands
all of the above
Ancient history that covers the period 3000BC -AD 500.
MIDDLE AGES
ANCIENT TIME
MODERN AGES
It is also referred to as Modernity, the post-Medieval area, beginning from 1500 to the present, a wide span of time marked in part by technological innovations, urbanization, scientific discoveries, and globalization.
ANCIENT TIME
MIDDLE AGES
MODERN AGES
