9STS - Online Quiz

T or F: Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social influences.

True

T or F: Science, Technology, and Society is a relatively young field that combines previously independent and older disciplines, such as history of science, philosophy of science, and sociology of science.

True

T or F: STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings.

False

T or F: Science is a methodical way of acquiring knowledge.

True

T or F: History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.

False

The cradle of the earliest known civilization.

Sumerian Civilization

Birthplace of western philosophy.

Greek Civilization

Known for the construction of the great pyramids, the use of papyrus reeds, and the development of lighthouse technology, among others.

Egyptian Civilization

known for the technology of silk production, the use of toilet paper, calligraphy, painting, gun powder, tea production, and wheel barrow, among others.

Chinese Civilization

Perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in the west and considered to be the cradle of politics and governance.

Roman Civilization

Who proposed the heliocentric model?

Nicolaus Copernicus

Which of the following revolutions marked a turning point in the study of cosmology and astronomy?

Copernican Revolution

Which of the following refers to the science of understanding the inner and unconscious conflicts embedded within one's personality?

Psychoanalysis

Which of the following is NOT part of the psychoanalytic concepts in the Freudian Revolution?

Classical Conditioning

Which of the following refers to a process where organisms inherit, develop, and adapt traits that favored survival and reproduction?

Natural Selection

Period when formal educational institutions were established and scientific organizations were launched?

Spanish Colonial Period

Use of herbal medicines to treat illnesses. Early Filipinos also facilitated trading by using writing, numerical, measurement, and calendar systems.

Pre-Colonial Period

During this time, the National Research Council of the Philippines was established, while the Bureau of Science was replaced by the Institute of Science.

American Colonial Period

The period when the role of science and technology was emphasized in national development.

Ferdinand Marcos' Presidency

It was in this administration when the science and technology sector has been seen as a priority on the budget for research and development.

Rodrigo Duterte's Administration

Science and Technology have numerous contributions to society.

True

The contributions of science and technology always come with adverse impacts, except on the environment.

False

The increasing number of new and advanced technologies in the production and manufacture of different goods and services results in the depletion of the Earth's natural resources.

True

Science and technology in the Philippines began during the Spanish colonial period.

False

As technologies are developed in the country, no technological wastes are generated allowing a better environment for everyone.

False.