Ancient Indian Achievements Flashcard

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Which two ancient Indian empires created a stable environment for cultural and scientific achievements to flourish? Options: Mauryan and Gupta, Roman and Greek, Persian and Egyptian, Han and Tang

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Mauryan and Gupta

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What was the primary inspiration for religious art in ancient India? Options: Hindu and Buddhist teachings, Greek mythology, Egyptian legends, Chinese folklore

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Hindu and Buddhist teachings

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Which ancient language was used to write great works of literature like the Mahabharata and Ramayana?

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Sanskrit

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What important contribution did Indian metallurgists make to the field?

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Invented processes for creating alloys like steel and bronze

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What number system did Indian mathematicians develop that we still use today?

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Hindu-Arabic numerals

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What crucial mathematical concept did Indian mathematicians introduce? Options: Zero, Infinity, Pi, Imaginary numbers

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Zero

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What medical technique did ancient Indian doctors develop to help build defenses against diseases? Options: Inoculation, Surgery, Acupuncture, Hypnosis

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Inoculation

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How many planets in our solar system did ancient Indian astronomers discover?

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Seven

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What method did Indian astronomers use to differentiate between stars and planets?

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Tracking movement

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Which field of study involves observing stars and planets?

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Astronomy