Scientific Advances

What areas did the Indians make scientific advances in?

• Metalworking, medicine, and other sciences.

• Astronomy, agriculture, and architecture.

• Textile production, pottery, and navigation.

• Philosophy, literature, and music.

What is metallurgy?

• The science of working with metals.

• The study of plant life.

• The art of painting.

• The practice of meditation.

What made Indian iron a valuable trade item?

• Indian iron was very hard and pure.

• Indian iron was abundant and cheap.

• Indian iron was lightweight and easy to transport.

• Indian iron was decorative and used in art.

During the Gupta dynasty, what famous structure was built near Delhi?

• Iron Pillar

• Qutub Minar

• Red Fort

• Lotus Temple

What makes the Iron Pillar near Delhi unique?

• It is very resistant to rust.

• It is made of gold.

• It was built in the 21st century.

• It is the tallest pillar in the world.

What are the numbers we use today called?

• Hindu-Arabic numerals

• Roman numerals

• Binary numbers

• Greek numerals

Who were the first people to create the zero?

• The Indians

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Chinese

In which field were ancient Indians very skilled, as mentioned in the passage?

• Medical sciences

• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Architecture

What is the process of injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help build up defenses to a disease called?

• Vaccination

• Inoculation

• Medication

• Immunization

What is an alloy?

• A mixture of 2 or more metals

• A single pure metal

• A mixture of metal and non-metal

• A non-metallic compound