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1
Which one of the things cannot be considered technology?
Wheel.
Writing systems.
Electricity.
Iron spears.
2
Only humans are capable of technology.
True
False
3
Humans could use technology better than they use it nowadays.
True
False
4
What measures could prevent the destructive use of technology:
Vaccines, telemedicine, solar energy.
Wind energy, exploration of other planets, more satellites in orbit.
Bicycles, skates and electric cars.
Recycling, sustainable energy sources, ecosystems preservation, education.
5
Technology is responsible for communication among people around the world and even out of it.
True
False
6
During the Industrial Revolution, technology advanced even faster. Which option shows Modern Ages technology?
Ships, spears, and helmets.
Steam machines, mechanical loom, caravels.
Cellphones, personal computers, calculators.
Wi-fi, radio, telegraph.
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Some of the greatest achievements of the end of XIX and the beginning of the XX centuries are:
Airplanes, rockets, submarines, meteorological balloons and subways.
Electrical motors, antibiotics, steam boats, cars, telegraph, and x-ray.
Artificial intelligence, satellites, mail, tractors and internet.
Wind energy, water energy, press, architecture, laser beans.
8
Amongst the most significant developments in the XX century are:
Powerful drugs for medicine, space exploration, computers and the internet.
Artificial intelligence, radio communication, UFOs, and stealth technology.
Electricity, AC DC power, telephone, and astrolabe.
Flying cars, X-ray vision, telepathy, and microchipping.
9
In the Bronze Age, 4000 years ago, human learned how to use metals giving a big impulse to technology.
False
True
10
When was the first time humans used technology?
The first radio transmission.
The first written communication.
The hunter-gatherers' stone tools.
When internet was created.
11
Technology helps to improve the quality of life. But it also has a darker side. Choose the option that mentions some:
Destruction of solar energy, loss of lunar light.
Exploration of natural sources, mass destruction risk from war weapons.
Drug abuse, destruction of forests, bees and gnomes extinction.
Contamination of telephone lines, fake news.
12
It was in the XX century that mankind reached the fastest technological development of our history.
True
False
13
Technology developed fast in the Middles Ages. Which option indicates things that were not developed in the Middle Ages?
Plough, typing machine, bicycle.
Water mills, mechanical clocks, printing press.
Wind mills, crop rotation, hourglass.
Astrolabe, cranes, spectacles.
14
Which type of energy is NOT a invention from the XX century?
Nuclear energy
Wind power
Solar energy
Geothermal energy.
15
Technology helped humans to be the dominant species on the planet.
False
True
16
Language is a form of technology.
False
True
17
In a broad definition, what is TECHNOLOGY?
The intentional creation of tools for practical purposes.
Objects used for communication.
All the electronic devices.
Objects that take people's places.
18
Which of the following is NOT considered a mean of mass communication?
Broadcasting
Digital media
Mail service
Print media
19
In Ancient times, many territories were invaded and conquered by enemies, which helped to spread technology.
False
True
20
Technology is what defines humans' supremacy over other living beings.
False
True
21
Why did technology appear?
Because humans needed to communicate with people far away.
Because humans needed to control nature.
Because humans were smarter.
Because humans needed to improve tools to survive.
