Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the meaning for the given word from the given options.

Alchemy

  1. medieval biology

  2. medieval physics

  3. medieval geography

  4. medieval chemistry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alchemy was the medieval practice that attempted to transform base metals into gold and discover elixir of life - it was the precursor to modern chemistry. Option D 'medieval chemistry' is the correct answer as alchemy was the medieval form of chemical practice. Options A (biology), B (physics), and C (geography) are incorrect as they refer to different scientific fields.

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