Thales — Questions and answers
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What did Thales represent the very beginning of in Western civilization?
Choices
- A) Modern art movements
- B) Philosophical and scientific thought ✓
- C) Major athletic competitions
- D) Popular fictional stories
Answer: B) Philosophical and scientific thought
From page 1
How does Rin describe Thales because he looked for natural laws and explanations?
Choices
- A) The first artist
- B) The first king
- C) The first scientist ✓
- D) The first singer
Answer: C) The first scientist
From page 7
According to Rin, what did Thales give us the courage to do?
Choices
- A) Draw beautiful pictures
- B) Look for explanations instead of just accepting stories ✓
- C) Build very tall towers
- D) Grow special plants
Answer: B) Look for explanations instead of just accepting stories
From page 8
What did Rin and Hiro gaze up at after leaving the museum?
Choices
- A) Their shoes
- B) The sky ✓
- C) The museum floor
- D) A small rock
Answer: B) The sky
From page 10