Ancient Civilizations and Their Contributions

The video explores the scientific advancements of early civilizations across Mesoamerica, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It highlights the Maya's astronomical knowledge, the Inca's engineering feats, and the Aztec's educational systems. In Asia, India's contributions to mathematics and medicine are discussed, along with China's inventions like the compass and paper. The Middle East's focus on optics and chemistry is covered, as well as Africa's developments in geometry and metallurgy.

Which civilization is known for its advanced understanding of astronomy and the development of two complex calendar systems?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

• Aztec

What was one of the notable achievements of the Inca civilization in terms of infrastructure?

• Development of chocolate

• Construction of stone buildings that withstood earthquakes

• Invention of the canoe

• Creation of the Mayan hieroglyphics

Which civilization mandated education for all children regardless of social class?

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

• Aztec

What is Ayurveda, as developed in ancient India?

• A type of astronomical tool

• A mathematical theorem

• A type of traditional medicine

• A form of ancient architecture

Who is considered the founder of mathematical analysis in India?

• Aryabhatta

• Sushruta

• Madhhaba of Sangong

• Brahmagupta

Which invention is NOT attributed to ancient China?

• Rubber products

• Gunpowder

• Seismological detectors

• Printing tools

Who is known as the father of optics in the Middle East?

• Jabir ibn Hayyan

• Ibn al-Haytham

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Avicenna

What was one of Avicenna's contributions to medicine?

• Discovery of gunpowder

• Development of the compass

• Introduction of clinical pharmacology

• Invention of the printing press

Which ancient civilization is known for its use of three types of calendars?

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Mayan

• Indian

What is the significance of the Lebombo bone in African scientific history?

• It was used as a tool for multiplication calculation

• It was a type of traditional medicine

• It was a form of ancient architecture

• It was a method of astronomical observation