NAME: Janice Tupas

SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ITEMS: 4-16

4. What book contains evidence of how species evolved?

A. On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

B. De Humani Corposis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius
CA: A
5. The Mayan Civilization is known for its contribution to the field of astronomy.
Which of the following is an example of this?

A. Accurate prediction of lunar and solar eclipse

B. Accurate calculation on Jupiter’s revolution
CA: A
6. Chinampa is an agricultural farming method characterized by the sectioning of land into
rectangular areas surrounded by canals. Which of the following ancient civilization invented
this?

A. Inca civilization
B. Aztec civilization
CA: B
7. Where did the Inca, Aztec and Mayan civilization arise?
A. India B. Mesoamerica
CA: B
8. An alternative medicine that originated in India is known as what?
A. Acupuncture B. Ayurveda
CA: B

9. Which of the following inventions is China known for?

A. Making gunpowder
B. Development of Geometry
CA: A

10. Who was known as the father of Optics?

A. Ibn Al-Haytham B. Ibn Sina

CA: A
11. What country is known as the center of Alchemy?

A. Egypt B. Persia
CA: A
12. In the Philippines, what was considered the main factor in the slow growth of science
development?
A. Colonialization B. Superstitious beliefs
CA: B
13. Which of the following is considered one of the many significant contributions of the
Americans to the development of science and technology in the Philippines?

A. Establishment of Public Education System

B. Establishment of Education Decree of 1863
CA: A
14. What aims to persuade Filipino scientists abroad to go back to the Philippines and
conduct research?

A. Philippine Anti-brain drain Program

B. Balik Scientist Program
CA: B

15. Who was the Filipino scientist known for inventing meconium drug testing?
A. Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz
B. Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr.
CA: B
16. Gregory L. Tangonan was known for his contribution to which of the following fields?

A. Communication Technology
B. Electrical Technology

CA: A