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question 5
5. Which field of study has emerged as a cutting-edge area with the potential to revolutionize medicine, materials science, and various industries?
a.c) Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
b.a) Classical Sciences
c.b) A.I. and Machine Learning
d.d) Internet and Global Connectivity
question 7
7. What technological development led to the rise of computers, revolutionizing communication, data processing, and modern life?
a. b) The wheel
b. a) The steam engine
c. c) Integrated circuits
d. d) Stone tools
question 1
1. Which period marked the emergence of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and the Indus Valley, witnessing advancements in agriculture, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy?
a.a) Prehistoric Technology
b. c) Renaissance
c.b) Classical Sciences
d. d) Ancient Civilisations
question 9
9. Which of the following played a central role in mechanizing industries like textiles, coal mining, and iron production during the Industrial Revolution?
a.b) Transistors
b.a) The steam engine
c.c) The World Wide Web
d.d) Stone tools
question 3
3. Which technological advancement played a pivotal role in the late 18th century Industrial Revolution, boosting industrial productivity and laying the foundation for modern manufacturing?
a.a) The steam engine
b.b) Integrated circuits
c.c) Transistors
d.d) The World Wide Web
question 8
8. Which scientific discipline saw significant progress in the 20th century, with key milestones such as the discovery of quantum mechanics and the structure of DNA?
a. a) Ancient Civilizations
b. c) Prehistoric Technology
c. d) Industrial Revolution
d.b) Modern Sciences and Technology
question 2
2. During which period did the Scientific Revolution occur, characterized by the rise of the scientific method, empirical observation, and experimentation?
a.a) Industrial Revolution
b.c) Classical Sciences
c. d) Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
d.b) Digital Age and Information Technology
question 10
10. What pivotal role did politics play during the World Wars in the U.K. and USA, leading to technological research and development?
a. d) Fostering international collaborations and technology sharing
b. a) Determining research funding and priorities
c. b) Strengthening national security and defence capabilities
d. c) Shaping the regulatory framework for sciences and technology
question 4
4. In which era did the late 20th-century rapid growth of digital technology occur, leading to the invention of transistors, integrated circuits, and microprocessors?
a. a) Digital Age and Information Technology
b. d) Modern Sciences and Technology
c. c) A.I. and Machine Learning
d. b) Industrial Revolution
question 6
6. Who among the following made groundbreaking contributions to astronomy, physics, and engineering during the Renaissance?
a.b) Benjamin Franklin
b.d) Sir Tim Berners-Lee
c.c) James Watt
d.a) Leonardo da Vinci
Answers
Here are the correct answers based on the provided questions:
- Question 5:
- Correct Answer: a. c) Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
- Question 7:
- Correct Answer: c. c) Integrated circuits
- Question 1:
- Correct Answer: d. d) Ancient Civilisations
- Question 9:
- Correct Answer: b. a) The steam engine
- Question 3:
- Correct Answer: a. a) The steam engine
- Question 8:
- Correct Answer: d. b) Modern Sciences and Technology
- Question 2:
- Correct Answer: c. c) Classical Sciences
- Question 10:
- Correct Answer: c. b) Strengthening national security and defence capabilities
- Question 4:
- Correct Answer: a. a) Digital Age and Information Technology
- Question 6:
- Correct Answer: d. a) Leonardo da Vinci
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