WorksheetsMIDTERM REVIEW - GENED07
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 52mins
Science is described as a way of understanding events in the natural world. Which of the following statements BEST reflects this idea?
Science focuses on supernatural forces influencing daily life
Science depends on belief and tradition rather than facts
Science explains natural events through observable and measurable evidence
Science primarily relies on philosophical debates over empirical data
In the scientific method, which step directly comes after forming a hypothesis?
Make an observation
Test the hypothesis
Draw a conclusion
Communicate findings
Which ancient civilization is credited for inventing cuneiform writing using clay tablets?
Egyptians
Assyrians
Babylonians
Sumerians
The Mayans are considered scientifically advanced for their:
Calendar systems and understanding of astronomy
Use of hieroglyphics only for rituals
Reliance on Roman numeric systems
Political empire-building efforts alone
The Wright Brothers tested the first successful airplane in:
Paris, France
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
London, England
Rome, Italy
Florence Nightingale is remembered for improving which area during the Industrial Era?
Military weaponry
Hospital sanitation and hygiene
Trade and maritime transport
Food preservation laws
Which Philippine scientist is recognized for research on tissue culture in mangoes?
Josefino Comiso
Ramon Cabanos Barba
Lourdes Cruz
Geminiano de Ocampo
The Babylonian King known for the Code of Laws and territorial expansion was:
Nebuchadnezzar
Hammurabi
Ashurbanipal
Xerxes
The Industrial Revolution was largely powered by which invention?
Steam engine
Diesel engine
Gas turbine
Electric generator
The Chaldeans preferred to be known as:
Persians
Babylonians
Assyrians
Phoenicians
Which writing system used symbols and was common among Egyptians?
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Latin script
The system of knotted rope used by the Incas for record-keeping is called:
Chinampa
Mica
Papyrus
Quipu
The Golden Age of Islam was fueled in part by access to:
Roman defenses
Greek scientific writings
Chinese medicine
Viking trade
Why is science considered a form of problem-solving rather than just a collection of information?
It relies on myth and speculation
It uses fixed beliefs instead of experiments
It employs systematic methods to explain natural events
It only survives through storytelling
Science is a way of knowing; technology is a way of doing
Science is invention; technology is discovery
Science is applied; technology is theoretical
Science is invention; technology is discovery
Science is applied; technology is theoretical
The Sumerians developed canals to manage floods. What does this reveal about early civilizations?
They depended entirely on rainfall
They adapted their environment for survival
They rejected collaboration
They feared technological change
Why did Florence Nightingale’s work impact hospitals beyond her lifetime?
She invented anesthesia
Her sanitation practices became standards
She focused on military strategies
She promoted herbal cures
The Mayans aligned architecture with solar events. This practice reflects:
Deep astronomical knowledge
Random construction
Disinterest in ritual beliefs
Lack of mathematical skill
How did Islamic scholars during the Golden Age contribute to global knowledge?
They ignored earlier civilizations
They preserved and expanded scientific texts
They destroyed ancient manuscripts
They limited translations to poetry
Why is pasteurization considered a pivotal scientific breakthrough?
It increased crop yields
It prevented bacterial contamination in food
It advanced weapon technology
It produced artificial sweeteners
The Wright Brothers’ invention reflected which major human desire of the period?
To conquer the skies
To eliminate trade
To avoid science
To abandon innovation
The three-field system in Europe improved agriculture by:
Removing all crop diversity
Allowing land rotation for soil recovery
Maximizing labor only in spring
Eliminating farming tools
Why was cuneiform vital to Sumerian governance?
It tracked trade and administration
It was used only for poetry
It avoided record-keeping
It replaced all oral traditions
What is the role of the hypothesis in scientific research?
It replaces conclusions
It blocks data collection
It summarizes data findings
It initiates experimentation with a tentative explanation
How did Spanish colonization influence science in the Philippines?
It prevented formal learning
It eliminated medicine
It introduced education and institutions
It banned scientific thought
The Balik Scientist Program was created to:
Stop graduates from working abroad
Replace local scientists with foreigners
Encourage Filipino experts to contribute research locally
Train only engineers
A researcher observes that rainfall patterns have changed over the past decade. To follow the scientific method properly, what should they do after making this observation?
Publish a conclusion immediately
Formulate a testable hypothesis
Ignore the data and observe more
Ask others to explain it for them
A student designing a basic science fair project wants to examine how temperature affects seed germination. Which step shows application of scientific thinking?
Testing seeds at different controlled temperatures
Choosing a random seed and hoping for results
Waiting for someone else to research it
Listing all plants without experimentation
If technology enables more complex experiments in biology, how might a modern scientist apply this benefit?
Avoid using tools for accuracy
Use advanced equipment to magnify data precision
Replace scientists with machines entirely
Stop performing experiments altogether
An instructor asks students to list examples of how the plow changed agriculture in ancient Sumer. Which skill are students applying?
Memorization without context
Using knowledge to identify real-world effects
Ignoring historical relevance
Ranking random inventions
A Philippine researcher uses satellite images to monitor volcanic activity, inspired by Josefino Comiso’s work. This action demonstrates:
Application of modern tools in context
Avoidance of technology
Dependency on foreign data
Distrust in innovation
During fieldwork, scientists use observation logs and digital devices to track patterns. How does this apply scientific principles?
They rely on tradition only
They combine data gathering with modern tools
They disregard accuracy
They replace analysis with guessing
When assessing crop rotation inspired by the three-field system, a student applies the concept if they:
Memorize terms only
Remove crop diversity entirely
Declare it outdated
Suggest practical uses in modern farming
A college group analyzes how ancient irrigation systems inform today’s water management. Which action shows application?
Copying ancient canals without adaptation
Ignoring engineering principles
Rejecting historical relevance
Comparing past techniques to modern problems
A science teacher asks learners to design a simple experiment testing water purification like pasteurization. This encourages:
Passive note-taking
Practical use of scientific methods
Avoidance of procedures
Memorization only
A policymaker uses knowledge of past plagues, like the Bubonic Death, to improve current health responses. This is an example of:
Applying historical science lessons
Ignoring past mistakes
Relying only on superstition
Minimizing medical research
A student creates a basic calendar model inspired by Mayan astronomy. This demonstrates application by:
Dismissing ancient influence
Translating knowledge into a functional output
Ignoring positional values
Avoiding cultural integration
A group of engineers studies quipu systems to inform modern data coding. This is application because they:
Reject practical relevance
Ignore all cultural methods
Memorize rope colors only
Adapt an ancient tool for a modern purpose
A government official assesses local farming to add plow-based techniques where relevant. This shows:
Misuse of old knowledge
Applying historical technology appropriately
Ignoring environmental needs
Rejecting modernization
A historian compares the Sumerian canal system and the Egyptian Nile irrigation. What analytical purpose does this serve?
To memorize dates
To eliminate the need for ancient studies
To identify similarities and differences in adaptation strategies
To reject environmental influences
When evaluating the Golden Age of Islam, a researcher examines why Arabic became the primary scholarly language. What are they analyzing?
Language as an intellectual unifier
The decline of literacy
The absence of translation
The end of mathematics
A student contrasts Mayan and Incan agricultural methods. Which analytical skill is being used?
Listing random contributions
Comparing methods to understand environmental adaptation
Ignoring structural differences
Memorizing without connection
When looking at the three-field system, someone argues it influenced modern crop rotation policies. What level of thinking is this?
Surface-level memorization
Analytical linking of past and present systems
Rejecting all historic farming techniques
Naming crops only
To analyze Florence Nightingale’s impact, a student evaluates hospital conditions before and after her reforms. What is being examined?
Random biographical events
Cause-and-effect relationships in sanitation history
Personal opinions about nursing
Unrelated military strategies
A policymaker studying past pandemics compares mortality rates and response strategies. What is the focus of this analysis?
Patterns that inform preventive action
Coincidences in history
Myths about contagion
Irrelevant statistics
When comparing hammurabi’s governance to Sumerian systems, a learner evaluates:
Evolution of legal and administrative structures
Random architecture
Only irrigation canals
Cultural dances
A student analyzes how the steam engine revolutionized transportation differently than the invention of the wheel. What are they doing?
Comparing distinct technological influences
Guessing historical impact
Ignoring industrial context
Memorizing terms only
Evaluating Aztec mandatory education versus present-day systems involves analyzing:
Uniform clothing styles
Elimination of teaching methods
Comparative structures of organized learning
Ritual beliefs only
A researcher examines how Spanish and American colonizers differed in their scientific influence on the Philippines. What skill does this demonstrate?
Rejecting cultural history
Memorizing conquest dates
Ignoring social change
Analyzing contrasting models of development
When analyzing why modern policies encourage Balik Scientist initiatives, a student considers:
National trust in mythology alone
Economic and research capacity factors
Abandonment of science
Fear of local innovation
A policymaker questions whether technology can advance without scientific discovery. What kind of evaluation is this?
Dismissing all innovation
Judging the dependency of applied tools on knowledge
Rejecting data interpretation
Avoiding historical context
A college student argues that the wheel impacted society more than the steam engine. To evaluate this claim, one must:
Avoid comparison altogether
Assess long-term social and economic consequences
Only list inventions
Ignore historical sequence
A researcher evaluates whether Mayan hydraulic systems were environmentally sustainable. What evidence would be most relevant?
European farming manuals
Random lists of Mayan rulers
Invented mythic events
Seasonal flooding patterns and water storage capacity
A scientist critiques the hypothesis of a colleague who skipped data analysis. What is being evaluated?
The importance of evidence-based conclusions
Personal traits of the researcher
The nationality of the scientist
The color of the lab instruments
A historian assesses whether cuneiform or hieroglyphics had greater social impact. They should focus on:
Religious symbolism only
Artistic style alone
Use in administration, trade, and governance
Number of surviving tablets
A student evaluates the Balik Scientist Program’s success. Which consideration is most valid?
Color of office buildings
Age of government officials
Location of embassies
Number of returning experts and local research output
To evaluate Florence Nightingale’s influence, a learner examines:
Standards adopted globally in hygiene and patient care
Myths about her spirituality
Whether she traveled alone
The uniforms she designed
A Philippine policymaker debates funding for science parks. What evaluation is relevant?
A. Impact on research collaboration and innovation
Age of the park engineers
Color of the laboratories
Absence of foreign students
59. A student evaluates whether the Bubonic Plague advanced medical knowledge. What question is most appropriate?
Are medieval poems affected?
Did people build more statues?
Did the crisis provoke reforms in sanitation and disease study?
Was farming stopped permanently?
55. If tasked to design a modern version of the quipu system for digital data storage, which approach would demonstrate creativity grounded in history?
Ignore all ancient techniques
Develop a coding structure inspired by knots and positional values
Use random rope colors only
Design without considering functionality
58. A science educator wants to create a community program modeled after indigenous Philippine knowledge systems. What would be the best starting point?
Dismiss local culture altogether
Integrate traditional plant-based practices with modern research
Focus only on foreign methods
Avoid community involvement
62. You are assigned to design an activity linking the Mayan calendar to astronomy lessons. What creative element makes it relevant?
Students simulate equinox-based planning
Students memorize ruler names only
Students draw random pyramids
Students ignore celestial movement
A policymaker aims to propose a new science education reform in the Philippines. What creative step aligns with past and present needs?
Combine scholarship programs with community-based innovation hubs
Eliminate public schools
Limit science courses to elites
Avoid collaboration with institutions
To help students grasp the Industrial Revolution, a teacher designs a project reconstructing early transportation systems. Which approach is most creative and accurate?
Model steam engines with modern analogies
Ignore historical mechanisms
Replace inventions with fictional tools
Use lectures only
A student group is tasked to propose a modern irrigation system using lessons from Sumer and Egypt. What solution shows creativity?
Remove human planning
Channels made only from clay tablets
Rely entirely on rainfall
Hybrid canal designs using gravity flow and current engineering
You are asked to create an infographic showing the link between science and technology historically. A strong approach would be to:
Focus on myths only
Show random pictures without labels
Illustrate how scientific discoveries influenced tool development
Exclude timelines
A curriculum developer wants to integrate the story of Aryabhata into math lessons. What would be the most meaningful design?
Focus on Roman numerals
Mention his name without context
Include activities on quadratic equations and eclipse prediction
Ignore mathematical application
An entrepreneur plans to create a low-cost water filtration system for rural areas. Which idea shows innovative use of science?
Use only bottled imports
Wait for foreign investors
Avoid scientific validation
Adapt pasteurization and local materials for purification
A teacher assigns a task to reconstruct ancient Philippine farming strategies with modern tools. What demonstrates creativity?
Integrate indigenous methods with climate-smart agriculture
Remove all native practices
Use guesswork only
Apply unrelated foreign techniques
A designer is creating a museum exhibit about the Golden Age of Islam. What would make the exhibit original and accurate?
Ignoring cultural context
Random artifacts without explanation
Interactive displays on optics, astronomy, and translations
Focus only on military history
A university team is asked to create a proposal for increasing STEM enrollment. Which plan demonstrates creativity?
Pair scholarships with mentorship and research opportunities
Limit programs to urban students
Focus only on foreign exchange
A scientist aims to design a prototype inspired by the Incan suspension bridge. Which method reflects creative adaptation?
Combine natural fibers with modern tension systems
Replace structure with plastic only
Ignore engineering principles
Rebuild using unrelated materials
A historian is creating educational media comparing Egyptian papyrus and Mayan mica paint. What format is both accurate and creative?
An illustrated digital comparison showing production and use
A list of rulers only
A video about unrelated regions
A timeline with no details
An NGO wants to encourage Filipino scientists abroad to collaborate locally. What creative policy might they propose?
Joint funding for short-term return projects and virtual research hubs
Mandatory return with penalties
End all partnerships
Fund only athletes
A government agency needs to boost agricultural science. A creative initiative would be:
Merging indigenous knowledge with modern biotech and extension services
Forbidding farmer education
Importing all crops
Eliminating local research
Science differs from other ways of understanding the world primarily because it:
Relies on consistent tradition
Draws conclusions from patterns of belief
Seeks explanations grounded in observable phenomena
Prioritizes subjective interpretation
Science differs from other ways of understanding the world primarily because it:
Relies on consistent tradition
Draws conclusions from patterns of belief
Seeks explanations grounded in observable phenomena
Prioritizes subjective interpretation
A scientist develops a possible explanation for a recurring event. What must happen before the idea becomes widely accepted?
The explanation must be published
It must be tested and supported by evidence
Experts must agree unanimously
It must be approved by governing authorities
Cuneiform emerged primarily as a response to:
Military communication needs
Political propaganda
Economic and administrative demands
Artistic expression
The Mayan civilization’s use of astronomical alignments in architecture implies that:
Their cities were based on superstition
Astronomy played a key societal role beyond ritual
Their technology surpassed that of the Greeks
They ignored seasonal agriculture in favor of stargazing
Florence Nightingale’s reforms during the Industrial Era introduced:
Advanced medical treatments
Systematic sanitation practices grounded in statistics
A new form of battlefield care
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Ramon Cabanos Barba’s mango tissue culture technique was revolutionary because it:
Used imported biotech tools
Reduced dependency on natural flowering seasons
Applied gene-editing to tropical plants
Abandoned local agricultural traditions
The significance of Hammurabi’s Code lies in its:
Emphasis on religious doctrine
Application of moral philosophy
Function as an early public legal framework
Preservation of oral traditions
The steam engine advanced the Industrial Revolution by:
Providing a fuel-efficient alternative to electricity
Enabling decentralized power for machines
Replacing the need for human labor entirely
Strengthening colonial military expansion
Egyptian hieroglyphics functioned primarily as:
Secret codes used by priests
Purely decorative writing
A complex system integrating language, culture, and power
A simplified alphabetic script
The use of quipu by the Inca indicates:
A lack of written language
A method of cultural storytelling
An abstract numerical record system based on spatial memory
A legal documentation tool
A major catalyst of the Islamic Golden Age was the:
Invention of algebra
Military conquest of Europe
Translation and expansion of Hellenistic knowledge
Isolation from other empires
Science is more than collecting data because it:
Confirms preexisting beliefs
Uses structured methods to explain causes
Promotes cultural values
Avoids uncertainty
A practical distinction between science and technology is:
Science explains, technology applies
Science builds, technology reflects
Science guesses, technology confirms
Science reacts, technology observes
Nightingale’s statistical work changed health care by:
Predicting disease outbreaks
Creating the first hospitals
Linking cleanliness with patient survival rates
Encouraging herbal treatments
Pasteurization marks a turning point in food safety because it:
Made fermentation faster
Eliminated the need for refrigeration
Applied scientific knowledge to public health
Created artificial flavors
The innovation of the three-field system was effective because it:
Maximized labor per season
Balanced soil use and rest cycles for sustainability
Removed the need for tools
Focused only on grain production
Cuneiform was central to Sumerian administration as it:
Simplified rituals
Served as legal proof and trade documentation
Was limited to religious texts
Replaced verbal contracts only
The hypothesis in research serves as:
A final answer
A prediction to test
A reason to skip data collection
A published fact
After observing climate changes, a scientist should:
Make policy
Construct a testable explanation
Wait for others to act
Publish results prematurely
New lab tech impacts biology most by:
Replacing theoretical models
Enhancing precision and repeatability
Removing the need for analysis
Preventing failure
A question about the plow’s effects in Sumer asks students to:
Remember facts
Connect tool innovation to societal outcomes
List technologies
Identify rulers
