Origin of Science in South Asia

Who was Ibn Sina?

• A historian

• A physician

• A musician

• A mathematician

Where was Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni born?

• India

• Iran

• Pakistan

• Uzbekistan

What did Al-Biruni write about in detail?

• Egypt

• India

• China

• Greece

What did Al-Biruni write about using in the 11th century?

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Integers

• Percentages

What was used to calculate the circumference of the earth by Al-Biruni?

• The height of a mountain

• The length of a road

• The depth of a river

• The height of a tree

What was the Great Observatory at Jantar Mantar used for?

• Observing animal behavior

• Observing ocean currents

• Observing night sky

• Observing plant growth

What was the Shalimar Gardens complex known for?

• Being located in a forest

• Having snow-capped mountains

• Featuring flowing fresh water

• Having a desert climate

What did the fountains at the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens provide?

• Heating

• Fresh water

• Electricity

• Cooling

When was the Great Observatory at Jantar Mantar built?

• 11th century

• 21st century

• 15th century

• 18th century

What was the purpose of the stations at the Great Observatory at Jantar Mantar?

• To observe specific objects in the night sky

• To observe ocean life

• To observe plant growth

• To observe underground caves