11
QuizMultiple Choice

Anticipating the Future through Texts: Visions

Question 11 • Common Core ELA 11 - ELA3011 IC

How does Michio Kaku establish the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as an “Age of Discovery” in “Choreographers of Matter, Life, and Intelligence”?

Answer
A
by describing the government support offered to scientists of the time
B
by offering quantitative proof of people’s improved health and lifespans
C
by highlighting the social and religious developments of the era
D
by listing the significant scientific developments of the era

Explanation

Kaku establishes the era as an “Age of Discovery” by pointing to major advances in science, such as discoveries about matter, life, and intelligence. This makes “listing the significant scientific developments of the era” the best answer. The other choices focus on government funding, health statistics, or social and religious change rather than the scientific discoveries central to his discussion.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next