Indian Mathematicians and Their Contributions
This quiz focuses on the achievements of Indian mathematicians throughout history. It covers key figures such as Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara II, and Madhava of Sangamagrama, and their contributions to mathematics including the concept of zero, the decimal system, trigonometric functions, and early calculus.
Questions
What was the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics that was translated into Arabic in the 9th century?
- The Sulvasutras
- The Aryabhatiya
- The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- The Lilavati
What was the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics that was translated into Persian in the 16th century?
- The Sulvasutras
- The Aryabhatiya
- The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- The Lilavati
What was the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics that was translated into Latin in the 17th century?
- The Sulvasutras
- The Aryabhatiya
- The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- The Lilavati
What was the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics that was translated into English in the 18th century?
- The Sulvasutras
- The Aryabhatiya
- The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- The Lilavati
What was the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics that was translated into French in the 19th century?
- The Sulvasutras
- The Aryabhatiya
- The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- The Lilavati