Indian Mathematics in the Classical and Medieval Periods
Test your knowledge of significant mathematical contributions by Indian scholars from the 5th to 12th centuries, including their treatises, mathematical concepts, and innovations.
Questions
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century AD that covered various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Lilavati
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations and the development of the chakravala method?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Varahamihira in the 6th century AD that covered topics such as astronomy, astrology, and mathematics?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Pancasiddhantika
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the sine function and the cosine function?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century AD that covered various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Lilavati
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on quadratic equations and the development of the quadratic formula?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century AD that covered various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Lilavati
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the tangent function and the secant function?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Varahamihira in the 6th century AD that covered topics such as astronomy, astrology, and mathematics?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Pancasiddhantika
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations and the development of the chakravala method?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century AD that covered various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Lilavati
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the sine function and the cosine function?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Varahamihira
What was the name of the mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century AD that covered various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
- Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
- Surya Siddhanta
- Aryabhatiya
- Lilavati