WorksheetsMIDTERM EXAM IN STS
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the purpose of studying the history of Science and Technology?
To understand the social, cultural, economic, and political impacts of scientific and technological innovation throughout history.
To learn about the ancient civilizations and their inventions.
To appreciate the advancements in science and technology in the modern ages.
To explore the dynamic interactions between societal factors and science and technology.
Which ancient civilization is credited for the invention of the potter's wheel?
Sumerians
Egyptians
Greeks
Romans
What was the unintended byproduct of the Chinese alchemists' attempt to invent the elixir of life?
Gunpowder
Paper money
Spinning wheel
Mechanical clock
Who is credited for the invention of the compound microscope?
Zacharias Junssen
Hans Junssen
Thomas Bernebeck Andersen
Hero of Alexandria
What was the impact of the invention of the heavy plough during the Middle Ages?
Increased agricultural yields and economic prosperity in Europe
Advancement in warfare and combat
Efficient record-keeping and information dissemination
Accurate timekeeping and work patterns
Who is credited for inventing the compound microscope?
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Hans Lippershey
Zacharias Janssen
Galileo Galilei
What was the major contribution of Galileo Galilei to the study of astronomy?
Inventing the telescope
Discovering the presence of craters and mountains on the moon
Inventing the compound microscope
Developing the Jacquard loom
Which invention is considered as one of the critical drivers of the Industrial Revolution?
Jacquard loom
Engine-powered airplane
Television
Erythromycin
Who is credited for inventing the modern television?
John Logie Baird
Abelardo Aguilar
Orville Wright
Wilbur Wright
Which Filipino scientist is credited for inventing the electronic jeepney?
Rolando dela Cruz
Maria Orosa
Fe del Mundo
none of the above
What is science?
A methodical way of acquiring knowledge
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
A dangerous field of study
The study of how science and technology shape society
What is technology?
A methodical way of acquiring knowledge
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
A dangerous field of study
The study of how science and technology shape society
Is science and technology dangerous?
Yes
No
It depends
Not enough information
What is Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
The study of how science and technology shape society
The study of historical development of science and technology
The study of philosophical underpinnings of science and technology
The study of science and technology programs
Does the study of STS concern only science and technology students?
Yes
No
It depends
Not enough information
Why is STS an important area of study?
Because science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building
Because history cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology
Because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life
Because STS only deals with the historical development of science and technology
Can history teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology?
Yes
No
It depends
Not enough information
What disciplines does STS draw from?
History, sociology, philosophy, economics
Political science, international relations, science policy
All of the above
None of the above
What is the definition of science according to John Heilbron?
A methodical way of acquiring knowledge
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
A discovery of regularity in nature
The application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles
What is the definition of technology according to Mark Zuckerberg?
A methodical way of acquiring knowledge
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
A discovery of regularity in nature
The application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles
According to the famous American science historian, _________, "Modern science is a discovery as well as an invention."
Wolpert
Mark Zuckerberg
John Heilbron
Wolpert
Which is not included in the three historical periods of how social contexts shaped and were shaped by science and technology.
Ancient Period
Middle Ages
Contemporary Period
Modern Ages
Scientists are not responsible for the application of knowledge in technology.
TRUE
FALSE
How the different aspects of society shape and influence the progression and further development of science and technology is the area of concern of Science, Technology, and Society.
TRUE
FALSE
Roughly around 3000 BC, the ancient __________ began writing on papyrus, a material similar to thick paper.
Greeks
Summerians
Egyptians
Romans
Even before the invention of the antecedents of the modern computer, the _______ had already invented the ancient world's analog computer orrery.
Greeks
Summerians
Egyptians
Romans
Around 850 AD, _________ accidentally invented black powder or gunpowder.
Greeks
Chinese
Egyptians
Europeans
Also known as the Hero's engine, the ___________ is widely believed to be the ancient precursor of the steam engine.
Antikythera mechanism
Summerian wheel
papyrus
aeolipile
A Dutch spectacle maker ________ is credited name for the invention of the first compound microscope in 1590.
Wright Brothers
Joseph Marie Jacquard
Galileo Galilei
Zacharias Janssen
Built by French weaver ______________, the Jacquard loom simplifies textile manufacturing.
Wright Brothers
Joseph Marie Jacquard
Galileo Galilei
Zacharias Janssen
What is the focus of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines?
To put the results of R&D into commercialization
To launch space technology programs
To improve agriculture and disaster preparedness
To develop new intellectual properties
What is one contribution of science and technology to agriculture?
Mechanized farming
Genetically modified crops
Fertilizers that increase nutrients in the soil
All of the above
What is one adverse impact of science and technology on the environment?
Resource depletion
Increased communication through social media
Improved transportation
Enhanced learning through technology
According to Martin Heidegger, what is the essence of technology?
Being a means to an end
Being a human activity
Being a way of revealing
Being a way of challenging forth
What is enframing in the context of modern technology?
The desire to control and dominate nature
The act of bringing forth the truth
The process of ordering nature
The act of challenging forth
What is the saving power according to Heidegger?
Science and technology
Art
Nature
Human flourishing
What is the danger of technology according to Heidegger?
Loss of human essence
Environmental destruction
Lack of privacy
Overreliance on social media
What is the correct response to the danger of technology?
Dismissing technology altogether
Embracing technology without question
Using technology responsibly
Ignoring the dangers of technology
What is the role of art in relation to technology?
To challenge forth nature
To dominate and enframe nature
To reveal the essence of technology
To inspire meditative thinking
What is the importance of questioning according to Heidegger?
To find the correct answers
To challenge the essence of technology
To witness the crises of technology
To dismiss the dangers of technology
What are the three intellectual revolutions discussed in the text?
Copernican, Darwinian, and Freudian
Newtonian, Einsteinian, and Bohrian
Galilean, Mendelian, and Pavlovian
Keplerian, Lamarckian, and Skinnerian
What is the main contribution of Nicolaus Copernicus to science?
Formulating the heliocentric model of the universe
Discovering the theory of evolution
Developing the theory of psychoanalysis
Inventing the steam engine
Which intellectual revolution introduced the concept of natural selection?
Copernican Revolution
Darwinian Revolution
Freudian Revolution
Einsteinian Revolution
What is the main focus of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis?
Studying the behavior of celestial bodies
Exploring the laws of motion
Understanding the unconscious mind
Investigating the structure of the atom
During which period did science and technology have its beginnings in the Philippines?
Pre-colonial times
Spanish colonial period
American colonial period
Japanese occupation
Which president emphasized the role of science and technology in national development?
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Fidel Ramos
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
What is the name of the program that made healthcare accessible in far-flung areas during Fidel Ramos' presidency?
Doctors to the Barrio
Scientists for the Nation
Innovators in the Provinces
Healthcare for All
Which president established the National Academy of Science and Technology?
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Fidel Ramos
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
What is the main focus of the Science and Technology Master Plan during the administration of President Fidel Ramos?
Improving research activities
Promoting science courses in public high schools
Developing infrastructures for the science and technology sector
All of the above
Which president coined the term 'Filipinnovation' to refer to the Philippines as an innovation hub in Asia?
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Fidel Ramos
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
An intellectual revolution emerges as a result of the interaction of man and society.
TRUE
FALSE
Intellectual revolutions are necessary in understanding how society is transformed by science and technology.
TRUE
FALSE
Intellectual revolutions are often met with huge support and general acceptance.
TRUE
FALSE
Intellectual revolutions shape science and technology and often spare society from its influence.
TRUE
FALSE
The Copernican Revolution introduced the concept of heliocentricism.
TRUE
FALSE
According to Copernicus, the Earth is at the center of the solar system.
TRUE
FALSE
The Darwinian Revolution changed the way people understood nature and evolution.
TRUE
FALSE
Charles Darwin received huge support from the church.
TRUE
FALSE
Sigmund Freud introduced scientific approaches to understanding the human subconscious.
TRUE
FALSE
The Freudian Revolution was, in itself, controversial and met with resistance.
TRUE
FALSE
