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WorksheetsSTS-MIDTERM
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does STS stand for?
Science, Technology, and Space
Science, Technology, and Society
Scientific Tools and Systems
Social, Technical, and Scientific
Which field studies microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans?
Metallurgy
Life Sciences
Engineering
Forestry
What invention replaced hourglasses and changed timekeeping in Europe?
Mechanical clock
Sundial
Telescope
Compass
Which civilization invented cuneiform?
Egyptian
Greek
Sumerian
Roman
Who invented the water-powered alarm clock?
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
Chinese
Which scientist proposed the heliocentric model?
Isaac Newton
Nicolaus Copernicus
Charles Darwin
Sigmund Freud
What ancient Egyptian invention combined soot and chemicals for writing?
Papyrus
Kohl
Ink
Scroll
What invention allowed sustained human flight in 1903?
Motor car
Bicycle
Aeroplane
GPS
Who first sent an email in 1972?
Tim Berners-Lee
Ray Tomlinson
Vic Hayes
Steve Jobs
What ancient tool was used by Roman surgeons?
Compass
Scalpel
Bone chisel
Syringe
What field studies nutrients and their role in health?
Biology
Chemistry
Nutrition
Physics
What invention by Thomas Edison revolutionized artificial lighting?
X-ray machine
Light bulb
Motor car
Which Filipino scientist is known for mango tissue culture?
Lourdes Cruz
Ramon Barba
Rafael Guerrero
Fabian Dayrit
What structure reflects indigenous engineering using bamboo and nipa palm?
Bahay na bato
Bahay kubo
Treehouse
Longhouse
What was the primary mode of knowledge transmission during the Pre-Colonial period?
Written books
Oral tradition
Stone tablets
Printed newspapers
What invention regulated the movement of gears in early clocks?
Hourglass
Telescope
Verge escapement
Eyeglasses
Who made the first definitive reference to eyeglasses in the 13th century?
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Roger Bacon
Alessandro Volta
What ancient engineering system helped control water for farming?
Aqueducts
Dikes and irrigation
Wells
Rain catchers
Which scientist developed the theory of evolution?
Sigmund Freud
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Nicolaus Copernicus
What global system developed from ARPANET in 1973?
GPS
Internet
Wi-Fi
STS avoids ethical discussions.
True
False
The compass was invented by the Greeks.
True
False
The printing press centralized control under monarchs.
True
False
The spinning wheel revolutionized textile production.
True
False
The hourglass was synchronized with mechanical clocks.
True
False
The internet replaced electricity.
True
False
27. The Great Ziggurat of Ur was a trade center.
True
False
The telephone allowed instant voice transmission.
True
False
The codex format improved preservation of written knowledge.
True
False
The Maya developed a calendar more accurate than the Gregorian system.
True
False
The Thomasites were missionaries from Spain.
True
False
The PICARI Project promotes cultural tourism.
True
False
The World Wide Web uses hyperlinks and browsers.
True
False
The Sumerians used natural rainfall exclusively for farming.
True
False
The mechanical clock introduced standardized time.
True
False
The printing press eliminated handwritten manuscripts.
True
False
The Catholic Church promoted unrestricted scientific inquiry.
True
False
The PICARI Project was launched by CHED.
True
False
The STEM track was integrated into senior high school under K to 12.
True
False
The Bahay Kubo is made of concrete and steel.
True
False
The invention of the _______ allowed internal imaging without surgery.
Microscope
X-ray machine
Telescope
Light bulb
The ________ is a traditional Filipino boat used for trade.
Bangka
Katig
Balangay
Baroto
The invention of _______ by Lippershey magnifies distant objects.
Microscope
Telescope
Binoculars
Eyeglasses
The _______ is considered the oldest known mathematical artifact.
Papyrus
Quipu
Lebombo Bone
Codex
The scientist who introduced psychoanalysis is _______.
Charles Darwin
Sigmund Freud
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
The _______ format replaced scrolls for better accessibility.
Codex
Papyrus
Tablet
Manuscript
The invention of _______ in 1886 enabled industrial development.
Steel
Aluminum
Copper
Bronze
The _______ contributed the concept of zero in mathematics.
Chinese
Egyptians
Indians
Greeks
The scientist who invented meconium drug testing is _______.
Ramon Barba
Enrique Ostrea Jr.
Angel Alcala
Lourdes Cruz
The _______ is a traditional Filipino boat used for trade.
Bangka
Katig
Balangay
Baroto
The invention of the ________ by Bi Sheng revolutionized printing in China.
Scroll press
Movable type
Papyrus roller
Ink stamp
The ________ was used by Admiral Zheng He for navigation.
Telescope
Compass
Sextant
Map
The Great Ziggurat of Ur functioned primarily as a ________.
Trade center
Military base
Religious temple
Storage facility
The ________ civilization used quipu for record-keeping.
Aztec
Inca
Maya
Egyptian
The ________ introduced formal science education through Catholic schools.
Americans
Spanish
Japanese
British
The ________ calendar was more accurate than the Gregorian system.
Egyptian
Aztec
Maya
Inca
The ________ contributed algebra to global mathematics.
Greeks
Indians
Arabs
Chinese
The ________ used kohl eyeliner for protection besides beauty.
Greeks
Egyptians
Romans
Chinese
The ________ introduced the concept of psychoanalysis.
Charles Darwin
Sigmund Freud
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
The ________ helped regulate gear movement in early clocks.
Escapement
Pendulum
Spring coil
Hourglass
STS : ________ :: Biology : Life
Society
Machines
Stars
Laws
Compass : Navigation :: Printing Press : ________
Warfare
Communication
Agriculture
Transportation
Papyrus is to Egypt as Codex is to ________
China
Rome
Greece
India
Freud : Psychoanalysis :: Darwin : _______
Evolution
Astronomy
Algebra
Gravity
Microscope is to Biology as Telescope is to ?
Chemistry
Astronomy
Physics
Engineering
66. Bahay Kubo : _______ :: Bahay na Bato : Stone structure
Bamboo structure
Colonial architecture
Treehouse
Modern skyscraper
Quipu : Inca :: Lebombo Bone : _______
Maya
Swazi
Aztec
Egyptian
Printing Press : Knowledge spread :: Internet :
Isolation
Voice transmission
Global communication
Religious control
X-ray : Internal imaging :: Compass : _______
Timekeeping
Navigation
Farming
Communication
Mango Tissue Culture : Ramon Barba :: Meconium Drug Testing : _______
Lourdes Cruz
Enrique Ostrea Jr.
Angel Alcala
Fabian Dayrit
Printing Press : Gutenberg :: Movable Type :
(a)
Algebra : Al-Khwarizmi :: Evolution : _______
Newton
Darwin
Copernicus
Freud
Internet : Cerf and Kahn :: Email : _______
Steve Jobs
Ray Tomlinson
Tim Berners-Lee
Vic Hayes
Compass : Zheng He :: Telescope : _______
Galileo
Newton
Darwin
Freud
Scroll : Rolled Parchment :: Codex : _______
Folded sheet
Bound book
Printed flyer
Digital file
Printing Press : Middle Ages :: World Wide Web : _______
Industrial Revolution
Cold War
Modern Age
Renaissance
What is Mari-Jo Ruiz known for?
Coral reef conservation
Graph theory and mathematics
Sea snail venom
Climate science
Technology is related to Application in a similar way that Science is related to what?
Fixed truth
Knowledge
Mythology
Romans : Codex :: Sumerians : ______
Tablet
Leaf
Roll
Poster
Match: Bahay Kubo
Colonial architecture
Indigenous engineering
Spanish fortress
Concrete structure
Match: Ramon Barba
Meconium drug testing
Mango tissue culture
Sea snail venom
Tilapia culture
Match: Lourdes Cruz
Herbal medicine
Sea snail venom
Plant biotechnology
Coral reef mapping
Match: UP Visayas
Marine science and fisheries
Health sciences
Engineering and technology
Agricultural research
Match: Thomasites
Spanish missionaries
American teachers
Japanese reformists
British colonizers
Match: PICARI Project
Promotes cultural tourism
Enhances STEM competitiveness
Expands food exports
Improves sports programs
What is the scientific contribution of Josefino Comiso?
Climate science and satellite data
Graph theory and mathematics
Mango tissue culture
Match: Compass
Navigation
Surgery
Timekeeping
Communication
Match: Karl Benz
Invented the telephone
Developed the modern automobile
Created the light bulb
Discovered X-rays
Match: Sigmund Freud
Evolution
Psychoanalysis
Heliocentrism
Algebra
What is the correct contribution of Angel Alcala to Philippine science?
Coconut oil research
Coral reef conservation
Climate science and satellite data
Graph theory and mathematics
Why is STS considered interdisciplinary?
It merges science with art and music
It combines scientific, social, and ethical perspectives
It focuses only on technical innovation
It excludes political and cultural analysis
How did the invention of the printing press challenge power structures?
It reduced the need for religious texts
It centralized control under monarchs
It shifted information control away from Church and State
It eliminated handwritten manuscripts
What broader impact did the spinning wheel have on medieval society?
It reduced the need for farming
It revolutionized textile production
It eliminated manual labor
It was used for religious garments
Why is the inclusion of Filipino scientists in the curriculum important?
To reduce textbook costs
To promote national identity
To encourage foreign migration
To limit global influence
How do internal and external influences shape science today?
Through political rivalry
Through historical layering
Through religious tension
Through economic isolation
What does the success of Filipino scientists reveal about education?
Importance of early exposure
Need for foreign teachers
Value of private schools
Role of political leaders
Why is dissemination of research findings important?
Scientists earn more
Public awareness grows
Schools get richer
Laws become stricter
What is the role of science legislation in national development?
Increases food prices
Provides legal framework
Reduces school funding
Promotes superstition
How does the PICARI Project strengthen national development?
Supports local tourism
Fosters global collaboration
Promotes cultural dances
Expands food exports
What is the impact of aligning science policies with global treaties?
Increases local taxes
Supports cooperation standards
Reduces school hours
Limits foreign travel
