[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 20. The Legacy in Science and Civilization

[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 20. The Legacy in Science and Civilization

One Liner of Ancient History - The Legacy in Science and Civilization

Que.: What number system did ancient India develop that includes zero?

Ans.: The decimal system.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian system of medicine called?

Ans.: Ayurveda.

Que.: Which philosophical concept in ancient India suggests rebirth based on actions?

Ans.: Karma.

Que.: What are the four main divisions of the ancient Indian social hierarchy?

Ans.: Varnas.

Que.: Which ancient Indian astronomer calculated the Earth's circumference?

Ans.: Aryabhata.

Que.: What are the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism called?

Ans.: Vedas.

Que.: Which religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, originated in ancient India?

Ans.: Buddhism.

Que.: What epic poems are central to ancient Indian literature?

Ans.: Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Que.: What material was used to create the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

Ans.: Iron.

Que.: What is the study of celestial bodies called in ancient India?

Ans.: Astronomy.

Que.: Which ancient Indian philosopher emphasized logic and reasoning?

Ans.: Nyāya.

Que.: What is the term for the ultimate reality in Vedanta philosophy?

Ans.: Brahman.

Que.: What were the ancient Indian assemblies called?

Ans.: Sabhas and Samitis.

Que.: Which ancient Indian dynasty established a centralized empire?

Ans.: Mauryan dynasty.

Que.: What is the process of spiritual liberation in Hinduism called?

Ans.: Moksha.

Que.: Which ancient Indian craft involved intricate patterns on cloth?

Ans.: Textile dyeing and embroidery.

Que.: What is the belief in non-violence central to Jainism?

Ans.: Ahimsa.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian practice of meditation and discipline?

Ans.: Yoga.

Que.: Which ancient Indian mathematician explored the concept of infinity?

Ans.: Bhaskara.

Que.: What is the term for the individual soul in Vedic philosophy?

Ans.: Atman.

Que.: What was the primary form of government in ancient India?

Ans.: Monarchy.

Que.: Which ancient Indian craft used resin-based coatings?

Ans.: Lacquerware.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian system of timekeeping called?

Ans.: Timekeeping systems.

Que.: Which ancient Indian caves are famous for their sculptures and paintings?

Ans.: Ajanta and Ellora.

Que.: What is the term for the law of cause and effect in ancient Indian philosophy?

Ans.: Karma.

Que.: What major river system influenced the development of ancient Indian civilizations?

Ans.: Indus-Ganga plains.

Que.: Which ancient Indian text focuses on rituals and interpretation of the Vedas?

Ans.: Mimamsa.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian concept of three fundamental life forces called?

Ans.: Doshas.

Que.: What was the primary metal used for tools and weapons in ancient India?

Ans.: Iron.

Que.: What is the term for marriage within one's social group?

Ans.: Endogamy.

Que.: Which ancient Indian emperor promoted non-violence and tolerance?

Ans.: Ashoka.

Que.: What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

Ans.: Samsara.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian practice of detoxification and rejuvenation?

Ans.: Panchakarma.

Que.: Which ancient Indian art form involved carving from elephant tusks?

Ans.: Ivory carving.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian study of predicting future events?

Ans.: Astrology.

Que.: Which ancient Indian school of philosophy focuses on atomic theory?

Ans.: Vaisheshika.

Que.: What is the term for the fertile plains in northern India?

Ans.: Indus-Ganga plains.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian practice of applying glazes to pottery?

Ans.: Ceramic glazing.

Que.: Which ancient Indian playwright wrote classical Sanskrit literature?

Ans.: Kalidasa.

Que.: What is the term for the spiritual liberation in Buddhism?

Ans.: Nirvana.

Que.: What is the name of the ancient Indian text focused on statecraft?

Ans.: Arthashastra.

Que.: What is the name of the ancient Indian social group associated with commerce?

Ans.: Vaishyas.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian concept of righteous action?

Ans.: Dharma.

Que.: What is the term for the ancient Indian practice of pulse examination?

Ans.: Nadi Pariksha.

Que.: Which ancient Indian craft used precious stones and metals?

Ans.: Jewelry making.

Que.: What is the name of the ancient Indian mountain range?

Ans.: Himalayas.

Que.: What is the name of the ancient Indian plateau region?

Ans.: Deccan Plateau.

Que.: What is the ancient Indian belief that health is interconnected with mind, body and spirit?

Ans.: Holistic Approach.

Que.: What is the name of the ancient Indian texts that form the foundation of Vedic philosophy?

Ans.: Vedas.

Que.: What is the term for the ancient Indian practice of building large water storage systems?

Ans.: Water reservoir construction.