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STS Quiz 1

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the title of Charles Darwin's book on the theory of evolution?

a)

The Voyage of the Beagle

b)

On the Origin of Species

c)

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

d)

Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

2.

Which of the following celestial bodies is the center of the solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

3.

Who proposed the concept of heliocentrism?

(a)  

4.

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?

a)

superego

b)

ego

c)

id

d)

super id

5.

Who proposed the revolutionary theory of psychoanalysis?

(a)  

6.

On this theory Charles Darwin posited that populations pass through a process of natural selection in which only the fittest would survive.

a)

theory of psychoanalysis

b)

theory of evolution

c)

theory of extinction

d)

theory of natural selection

7.

Which of the following branches of physical science deals with study of celestial objects and its phenomena?

a)

Astrology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Anthropology

d)

Anatomy

8.

What theory suggest that the center of the Solar System was not the Earth but actually the sun?

(a)  

9.

It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses observation and experimentation

a)

Education

b)

Mathematics

c)

Science

d)

Social Studies

10.

from two Greek words

“techne” meaning art, craft, or skill and “logos” meaning to speak of; to imply the practical application of techne.

a)

Mechanics

b)

Engineering

c)

Technology

d)

Social Studies

11.

A ________ is a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions.

a)

Individual

b)

Community

c)

Society

d)

School

12.

Hunting and gathering societies started during the Sumerian civilization.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Greece was known as the cradle of civilization.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

During the High Middle Ages, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovation allowed trade to flourish.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

The crowning glory of  the Chinese civilization is the Great Wall of China.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

The Spaniards provided the Philippines the modern ways of construction walls, roads, bridges and infrastructures.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

Hunting and gathering societies started during the Sumerian civilization.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

A theory which states that the organism have the ability to adapt and survive with the changing environment.

a)

Psychoanalysis

b)

Survival of the Fittest

c)

Intellectual Revolution

19.

It is the most tied to reality and begins to develop in infancy.

a)

Id

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

20.

A writing system that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments.

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Papyrus

21.

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.

a)

papyrus

b)

hieroglyphics

c)

Cuneiform

22.

What does Science Technology and Society mean?

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23.

This is the period of scientific researches. (Nx1)

a)

Pre-colonial

b)

Colonial

c)

Spanish Regime

d)

American Regime

24.

Which of the following is not a variable that influence on the development of science ideas, science discoveries and technology? (Nx1)

a)

Scientists

b)

Critical Thinking

c)

Curiosity

d)

Hearsay

25.

During this period, free primary education with English as the medium of instruction was established. (Nx1)

a)

Colonial Period

b)

Spanish Period

c)

American Period

d)

Japanese Period

26.

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)

a)

Intellectual Revolution

b)

Medieval Period

c)

Historical Antecedents

d)

Information Revolution

27.

Which of the following was the reason why the public rejected the Copernican theory? (Nx1)

a)

It was against the teachings of the higher authorities in the field of education.

b)

Ptolemy’s model was widely accepted by the people and was one of the greatest discoveries of that time.

c)

It was against their law.

d)

The public’s religious beliefs taught them that the Earth was created first before all other things.

28.

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)

a)

Copernican Theory

b)

Ptolemaic Theory

c)

Theory of Evolution

d)

Theory of Existence

29.

What is the term for the process through which scientific knowledge is applied to create new products and processes?

a)

Technological determinism

b)

Technological innovation

c)

Scientific progress

d)

Social construction

30.

Which early tool was invented and used by ancient Egyptians to irrigate land?

a)

Shadoof

b)

Aeolipile

c)

Heavy Plough

d)

Ancient Wheel

31.

Which mechanical device that is a heavy flat disk made of hardened clay and was spun horizontally on an axis?

a)

Potter's Wheel

b)

Wheel and Axle

c)

Aeolipile

d)

Shadoof

32.

Which is the steam-powered turbine that spun when the water container at its center was heated?

a)

Aeolipile

b)

Shadoof

c)

Heavy Plough

d)

Huoyao

33.

Which mechanism was used in the earliest mechanical clock?

a)

ANTIKYTHERA

b)

ANKITYTHERA

c)

ANTITHYKERA

d)

ANTIKATHERY

34.

What year was the early television can project moving objects?

a)

1925

b)

1926

c)

1927

d)

1928

35.

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?

a)

ancient Egyptian producing papyrus

b)

Romans developing pozzolana

c)

Sumerian’s cuneiform

d)

John Larson developing the polygraph in 1921

36.

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?

a)

Inventions were made by scientists who are experts in their fields.

b)

Historical inventions were influenced by rich families.

c)

Inventions and innovations address persisting needs of the society

d)

Science was the main motivation for the creation of historical inventions

37.

Why were most intellectual ideas controversial?

a)

They were contradicting to what was widely accepted at the time

b)

They were completely new

c)

They don’t contribute to addressing society’s present needs and demands

d)

all of the above

38.

Ancient history that covers the period 3000BC -AD 500.

a)

MIDDLE AGES

b)

ANCIENT TIME

c)

MODERN AGES

39.

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.

a)

ANCIENT TIME

b)

MIDDLE AGES

c)

MODERN AGES