Chap 2 lesson 2

Question 1

How society has changed over time, emphasizing that these
changes are not limited to culture, language, or rights but also extend to people’s way of
life, largely due to advancements in science and technology.

Answer 1

Evolution of Society:

Question 2

which primarily arises from differences in comfort and familiarity with technology. While
technology aims to benefit everyone, not everyone feels comfortable using it, especially
older generations who may find modern devices too complex.

Answer 2

“generation gap,”

Question 3

The discovery of minerals and the development of
metalworking reflected advancements in craftsmanship and materials. Early humans
recognized the durability and malleability of metals, leading to the creation of more
sophisticated tools and artifacts.

Answer 3

Material Advancements:

Question 4

Religion emerges as a significant aspect of early human societies,
providing a framework for understanding the world and coping with uncertainties.
Ceremonial practices and reverence for natural elements were common features of early
religious beliefs.

Answer 4

Role of Religion:

Question 5

—, also known as the Anthropocene extinction. This extinction is attributed to human activities such as
habitat destruction, overhunting, and overfishing.

Answer 5

Holocene
extinction

Question 6

— fostered cross-cultural interactions and the exchange of various
products and services.

Answer 6

Trade

Question 7

notable
comparisons between humans, then and now

Answer 7

1. Mortality Rate.
2. Average Lifespan.
3. Literacy Rate.
4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Question 8

Due to technology, fewer women and children die during birth, assuring
a robust population and strong workforce. Medical care for premature infants allows them
to survive and develop normally, while proper maternal care ensures that mothers can
fully recover and remain empowered.

Answer 8

1. Mortality Rate.

Question 9

Aside from the reason that people engage less in combat and are
less likely to die in treatable diseases now as opposed to then, science can prolong lives
by enhancing living status and discovering different remedies to most diseases.
Distribution of medicines is also made easier and faster.

Answer 9

2. Average Lifespan.

Question 10

Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a
more informed public that could determine a more just society.

Answer 10

3. Literacy Rate.

Question 11

Although not an indicator of an average person’s
lifestyle in a certain country, it is often used to determine the value of the country’s goods
and services produced within the territory given a certain period.

Answer 11

4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Question 12

is the one who proposed
that technology’s essence and purpose are distinct, suggesting that it shapes human
activity and reveals different aspects of human existence over time.

Answer 12

Martin Heidegger

Question 13

People still seek explanations for the events happening
in the world, either through religion or science. Both paradigms offer frameworks for
understanding existence and finding meaning in life.

Answer 13

Role of Science and Religion:

Question 14

Despite technological progress, people continue to search for
meaning in their lives. The passage suggests that technology alone does little to aid
individuals in this pursuit.

Answer 14

Quest for Meaning:

Question 15

which prioritizes holistic enrichment and
virtue.

Answer 15

Aristotle’s notion of human flourishing,