Bhaskara II's Work on Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry

Test your knowledge of Bhaskara II (1114-1185), the 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer, including his works Lilavati, Bijaganita, and Siddhanta Shiromani, and his contributions to arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Bhaskara II's most famous work on arithmetic?

  1. Lilavati
  2. Bijaganita
  3. Siddhanta Shiromani
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Bhaskara II's most famous work on algebra?

  1. Lilavati
  2. Bijaganita
  3. Siddhanta Shiromani
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Bhaskara II's most famous work on geometry?

  1. Lilavati
  2. Bijaganita
  3. Siddhanta Shiromani
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's formula for finding the area of a triangle?

  1. $\frac{1}{2} * base * height$
  2. $\frac{1}{2} * base^2 * height$
  3. $\frac{1}{2} * base * height^2$
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's formula for finding the area of a circle?

  1. $\pi * radius^2$
  2. $\pi * diameter^2$
  3. $\pi * radius * diameter$
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's formula for finding the volume of a sphere?

  1. $\frac{4}{3} * \pi * radius^3$
  2. $\frac{4}{3} * \pi * diameter^3$
  3. $\frac{4}{3} * \pi * radius * diameter^2$
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Completing the square
  2. Factoring
  3. Using the quadratic formula
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Continued fractions
  2. Pell's equation
  3. Chakravala method
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's contribution to the study of Diophantine analysis?

  1. He developed a method for solving Diophantine equations.
  2. He proved Fermat's Last Theorem.
  3. He discovered the Pythagorean theorem.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's most famous theorem in geometry?

  1. The Pythagorean theorem
  2. The circle theorem
  3. The triangle theorem
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's contribution to the study of trigonometry?

  1. He developed a method for calculating the sine and cosine of an angle.
  2. He proved the Pythagorean theorem.
  3. He discovered the law of sines.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's contribution to the study of astronomy?

  1. He developed a model of the solar system.
  2. He proved the heliocentric theory.
  3. He discovered the law of gravitation.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Bhaskara II's legacy?

  1. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.
  2. He is known for his work on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
  3. He is the founder of the Indian school of mathematics.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which century did Bhaskara II live?

  1. 11th century
  2. 12th century
  3. 13th century
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the university where Bhaskara II studied?

  1. Nalanda University
  2. Taxila University
  3. Vikramashila University