Discuss the social impact of scientific and technological developments on two societies.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the social impact of scientific and technological developments. The two societies may or may not be from the same region. The social impact may extend beyond the timeframe but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the two societies or they may prioritize their discussion of one of them. However, both societies will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to the development of navigation and cartography and discuss their impact on European, African or native societies. They may refer to the Copernican revolution and the renovation of the scientific method. Candidates may refer to the development of agriculture technologies and its impact on social or political groups, for example the use of andenes (terraces) and the Inca society. Candidates could discuss the development of anatomy or medicine and their impact on beliefs about health, the body and religion. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the social impact of scientific and technological developments in two societies. There were very few responses seen.