WorksheetsJULY 10 A
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
What is the original meaning of the Latin word scientia, from which the word science is derived?
Experiment
Knowledge
Discovery
Observation
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?
Egyptians
Greeks
Sumerians
Romans
How is "Technology" defined based on its Greek root word techne?
Study of society
Art and skill
Systematic observation
Scientific method
What material did ancient Egyptians use to create the first paper around 3000 B.C.?
Bamboo
Cyperus papyrus
Animal hide
Cotton fiber
Why was the Shadoof an important invention for ancient Egyptians?
It was used for writing
It was used to irrigate land by lifting water
It helped predict eclipses
It was the first steam engine
Which device is considered the world’s oldest known mechanical computer?
Aeolipile
Antikythera Mechanism
Jacquard Loom
Mechanical Clock
What is the "Aeolipile" also commonly known as?
Hero’s Engine
Zara’s Phone
The Heavy Plough
The Spinning
How does science drive technology?
By using products
By avoiding experiments
By only studying society
By making new technology possible
Which period saw the invention of the heavy plough, which revolutionized European agriculture?
Ancient Period
Middle Ages
Modern Ages
20th Century
What accidental invention by Chinese alchemists around 850 A.D. changed warfare?
Steel
Gunpowder
Paper money
The Compass
Why did merchants and traders adopt paper money in the 17th century?
It was more valuable than gold
It was easier to keep and transport
It was invented by the Greeks
It was used to irrigate crops
Which country is theorized to have invented the spinning wheel between the 6th and 11th centuries?
China
Greece
India
Egypt
How much could Galileo Galilei’s telescope magnify objects?
5 times
10 times
20 times
100 times
What was the primary purpose of the Jacquard Loom?
To keep track of time
To simplify textile manufacturing
To fly aircraft
To remove moles
Which Filipino scientist invented the two-way television-telephone (videophone) in 1955?
Angel Alcala
Fe Del Mundo
Gregorio Y. Zara
Narciso Masuela
What is the Latin origin of the word "Society"?
Scientia
Societas
Techne
Antecedent
How is a "Scientific Method" being described?
A friendly association
A process used to solve problems
An application of tools
A historical antecedent
What is an "Antecedent" defined as?
A future invention
A precursor to the existence of something
A scientific law
A social group
Which Filipino inventor created the "Superkalan"?
Gregorio Zara
Narciso Masuela
Rolando Dela Cruz
Angel Alcala
What is the Mole Remover invented by Rolando Dela Cruz made from?
Coconut oil
Cashew nut extracts
Papyrus pith
Gunpowder
How did the invention of the mechanical clock change society?
It irrigated the land
It helped in textile weaving
It replaced gold as currency
It established work patterns
Which period is characterized by the realization of the importance of efficiency in transportation and communication?
Ancient Period
Middle Ages
Modern Ages
Pre-historic Period
What did the Wright brothers identify as the key feature of a flying aircraft?
Gasoline engines
Slightly tilted wings
Mechanical clocks
Spinning wheels
Who invented the first stationary gasoline engine in 1879?
John Logie Baird
Carl Benz
Zacharias Janssen
Orville Wright
What was the first television invented by John Logie Baird like?
Digital
Mechanical
Water-powered
Portable
Which Filipino scientist was the first Asian to enter Harvard University?
Gregorio Zara
Fe Del Mundo
Angel Alcala
Narciso Masuela
What tool is used to magnify very small objects in medicine and genetics?
Telescope
Compound Microscope
Aeolipile
Shadoof
How many times faster did the spinning wheel make thread production compared to manual spinning?
2 times
5 to 10 times
10 to 100 times
1000 times
Which field studies how social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research?
Sociology
History
Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
Philosophy
What is the main goal of Science?
Making money
Knowing and building knowledge
Ruling society
Replacing nature
What role of science is being shown when a scientist discovers a new regularity in nature and describes it with a new principle?
Science as an application
Science as a friendly association
Science as a society
Science as a discovery/regularity in nature
How would you describe a situation where a smartphone is used to solve the real-world problem of navigating a new city?
It is the study of scientia.
It is the application of scientific knowledge.
It is a social interest group.
It is an ancient wheel.
Why is it said that "technology demands more from science" when engineers try to build faster computers?
Because science provides breakthroughs that make new technology actually possible
Because science is only for knowing and lacks practical application
Because technology does not need science to create functional tools
Because engineers do not use science when designing modern systems
Which concept is illustrated if an experiment cannot be performed because the necessary measuring tools haven't been invented yet?
Science informs society.
Technology makes some science experiments possible.
Society makes technology.
Science is a process.
What is a group of people in a rural town sharing the work of farming and making collective decisions called?
Technology
Science
Society
Antecedent
How would a historian classify the discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism in 1902 in relation to modern computers?
As a modern age invention
As a 20th-century invention
As an antecedent (precursor)
As a scientific method
Why would the transition from using gold to paper money be considered a major technological shift in the Middle Ages?
Because it improved the efficiency of transporting stored value
Because gold was no longer considered a beautiful material
Because paper was a rare resource during that era
Because the Egyptian government mandated the global currency change
The student places one plant in sunlight and another in the dark while keeping all other conditions the same. Which step is being performed?
Analysis
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
Which Filipino invention would a farmer use if they needed a stove that could burn corncobs and dried leaves?
Videophone
Superkalan
Medical Incubator
Artificial Coral Reef
The student decides that sunlight helps plants grow taller based on the results of the experiment. Which step of the scientific method is this?
Analysis
Conclusion
Observation
Question
After two weeks, the student measures the plants and compares their heights using a table and graph. Which step of the scientific method is this?
Analysis
Conclusion
Observation
Question
Which scenario represents the "Society" component of STS?
Building a new bridge
Testing a new chemical in a lab
A community debating the ethical use of facial recognition technology
Using a telescope to see the moon
What is the "problem" that industrialization brought during the Modern Ages?
Lack of transportation
Risks to human health
No inventions were made
Communication was too slow
How does the Mole Remover demonstrate the use of local resources?
It uses Greek methods.
It utilizes extracts from cashew nuts.
It is an electronic device.
It was found in the ocean.
Why is the Antikythera Mechanism compared to a clock?
It tells the time of day.
It has a circular face and rotating hands.
It was made in the Middle Ages.
It uses gunpowder.
What are you using if you use a hand-operated device to lift water with counterweights?
A telescope
A Shadoof
A Heavy Plough
A Superkalan
Which Filipino invention helps solve the problem of declining fish populations?
Videophone
Artificial Coral Reefs
Superkalan
Mole Remover
How did the Heavy Plough specifically change Northern Europe?
It was used to fight wars.
It increased communication.
It started the scientific method.
It allowed heavy, fatty soils to give great yields.
Why is STS considered a bridge between "two cultures"?
It bridges the gap between the humanities and natural sciences.
It bridges the Ancient and Modern ages.
It connects the Philippines and the World.
It connects men and women.
What is the "Scientific Method" being used for when a scientist tests multiple hypotheses to understand a nature regularity?
Organizing complex data for global research
Inventing mechanical wheels for faster travel
Improving daily life for modern society
Understanding nature by testing possible answers
How do social, political, and cultural values influence scientific research according to the STS framework?
They have no influence on research.
They dictate which innovations are prioritized and how they are judged.
They only provide the money for science.
They only affect the ancient period.
Why is it necessary to study the history of science and technology to make proper decisions today?
To memorize dates of inventions.
To use past developments to come up with proper applications for daily life.
To prove modern inventions are better.
To ignore the risks of technology.
Which statement best evaluates the impact of the Spinning Wheel on the economy?
It made clothing more expensive.
It drastically increased production speed (10 to 100 times), allowing for mass textile creation.
It was only used for art.
It had no effect on the rate of spinning.
The student states, "If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller." Which step of the scientific method is this?
Analysis
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Experiment
After noticing the difference in plant growth, the student asks, "Does sunlight affect how tall plants grow?" Which step is being demonstrated?
Question
Hypothesis
Observation
Conclusion
Why might the Modern Age be viewed as a period of "Greater Risk" despite its efficiency?
Because people stopped using science.
Because rapid industrialization can harm human health.
Because it decreased all invention.
Because discoveries were completely halted.
Which Filipino invention most directly addresses the ethical dilemma of environmental protection in the energy sector?
The Videophone
The Superkalan
The Medical Incubator
The Mole Remover
A student notices that plants near the window grow taller than those kept in a dark corner. Which step of the scientific method is this?
Analysis
Hypothesis
Observation
Conclusion
While studying early astronomical instruments, students learn about a device invented in the early 17th century that could magnify objects up to 20 times more than regular glasses. This instrument allowed scientists to observe craters and mountains on the Moon, leading to major astronomical discoveries. What invention is being described in the situation?
Binoculars
Magnifying glass
Microscope
Telescope
Why is the Bamboo Medical Incubator by Fe Del Mundo considered a significant Filipino contribution to global health?
Because it showed Filipino scientists could innovate essential medical life-saving tools
Because it used electronic circuits to regulate internal cabin temperatures
Because it was constructed primarily using shells and cashew nuts
Because the device was originally invented during the year 1955
Which choice best analyzes the transition from swords to Gunpowder?
It made wars more personal.
It allowed for advanced, long-range warfare.
It stopped all battles.
It was a step backward in technology.
How does STS help humans confront moral and ethical dilemmas?
By providing more technology.
By bridging the gap between humanities and sciences.
By ignoring social values.
By focusing only on discoveries.
What is the most significant social change brought by the Mechanical Clock?
Organized work patterns and scheduled daily life
Society completely stopped sleeping during night hours
Every citizen suddenly became a professional scientist
People started wearing expensive jewelry and accessories
Who developed the first gasoline-powered automobile?
Zacharias Jansssen
James Watt
Galileo Galilei
Carl Benz
Which Filipino invention is most critical for preserving marine biodiversity?
Superkalan
Artificial Coral Reefs
Videophone
E-Jeepney
While studying the history of scientific instruments, students learn about an early device that used multiple lenses to magnify very small objects, leading to major advances in biology and medicine. Who invented the compound microscope?
Zacharias Jansssen
Louis Pasteur
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Why did the Heavy Plough lead to the rise of cities?
People liked the smell of the soil.
Increased food yields.
It was used as a vehicle.
It replaced the spinning wheel.
Which period emphasized efficiency in production and transportation?
Prehistoric
Modern
Middle
Ancient
How would you judge the value of the Compound Microscope in modern society?
It is useless because we have telescopes.
It is an ancient artifact with no practical modern use.
It is only used by children for basic classroom activities.
It is essential for advancements in forensics, genetics, and medicine.
Which STS element is missing if you have a scientific discovery but no way to apply it to a group of people?
Science
Technology and Society
Observation
Scientific Method
Select one specific Filipino invention and break down its development or function using the steps of the scientific method. Which sequence best represents these steps?
Observation → Hypothesis → Question → Experiment → Conclusion → Analysis
Question → Observation → Experiment → Hypothesis → Analysis → Conclusion
Observation → Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analysis → Conclusion
Hypothesis → Question → Observation → Conclusion → Analysis → Experiment
