Science and Technology in Medieval India

History ⇒ Medieval Indian History

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Describe the contribution of medieval Indian scholars to the field of algebra.

Describe the impact of Persian and Arab scholars on science and technology in medieval India.

Describe the importance of stepwells in medieval Indian technology.

Describe the role of mathematics in the construction of medieval Indian temples and monuments.

Describe the role of Unani medicine in medieval India.

Describe the significance of the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II.

Explain how medieval Indian metallurgy influenced other civilizations.

Explain the contribution of Al-Biruni to science and technology in medieval India.

Which medieval Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity? (1) Aryabhata (2) Bhaskaracharya (3) Brahmagupta (4) Varahamihira

Which medieval Indian scholar is known for his work on trigonometric functions like sine and cosine? (1) Aryabhata (2) Bhaskaracharya (3) Brahmagupta (4) Susruta

Which medieval Indian text deals with the science of chemistry and alchemy? (1) Rasaratnakara (2) Arthashastra (3) Akbarnama (4) Ain-i-Akbari

Which medieval Indian text is associated with the science of surgery? (1) Susruta Samhita (2) Charaka Samhita (3) Rasaratnakara (4) Siddhanta Shiromani

Fill in the blank: The _______ observatory in Jaipur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fill in the blank: The _______ system of medicine was introduced in India by the Arabs and Persians during the medieval period.

Fill in the blank: The _______ system of numerals, which originated in India, was later adopted by the Arabs and Europeans.

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a portable astronomical instrument used for navigation and timekeeping in medieval India.

True or False: Medieval Indian scholars made significant advances in trigonometry.

True or False: The astrolabe was an important astronomical instrument used in medieval India.

True or False: The concept of negative numbers was unknown in medieval Indian mathematics.

True or False: The concept of zero was first introduced in Europe and later adopted in India.