Indian Astronomy's Contribution to Japanese Astronomy

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Which Indian astronomical text was translated into Japanese in the 8th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an influential Indian astronomical text, was translated into Japanese in the 8th century.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomer who studied in India in the 7th century?

  1. Abe no Seimei

  2. Kibi no Makibi

  3. Fujiwara no Michinaga

  4. Minamoto no Yoritomo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kibi no Makibi was a Japanese astronomer who traveled to India in the 7th century to study astronomy and mathematics.

Which Indian astronomical concept was adopted by Japanese astronomers?

  1. The zodiac

  2. The precession of the equinoxes

  3. The heliocentric model

  4. The geocentric model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The zodiac, a system of dividing the ecliptic into twelve equal parts, was adopted by Japanese astronomers from Indian astronomy.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomical observatory built in the 8th century?

  1. Tenmonkan

  2. Jigenkan

  3. Kagenkan

  4. Hokan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenmonkan was an astronomical observatory built in Japan in the 8th century.

Which Indian astronomical instrument was introduced to Japan in the 7th century?

  1. The astrolabe

  2. The quadrant

  3. The sundial

  4. The armillary sphere


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The armillary sphere, an instrument used to demonstrate the motions of celestial bodies, was introduced to Japan from India in the 7th century.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Tenmon Shuyo' in the 10th century?

  1. Abe no Seimei

  2. Kibi no Makibi

  3. Fujiwara no Michinaga

  4. Minamoto no Yoritomo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abe no Seimei was a Japanese astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Tenmon Shuyo' in the 10th century.

Which Indian astronomical concept was rejected by Japanese astronomers?

  1. The zodiac

  2. The precession of the equinoxes

  3. The heliocentric model

  4. The geocentric model


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The heliocentric model, which posits that the Earth revolves around the Sun, was rejected by Japanese astronomers in favor of the geocentric model.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomical calendar that was based on Indian astronomy?

  1. The Tenpo calendar

  2. The Jigen calendar

  3. The Kagen calendar

  4. The Hokan calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenpo calendar was a Japanese astronomical calendar that was based on Indian astronomy.

Which Indian astronomical concept was modified by Japanese astronomers?

  1. The zodiac

  2. The precession of the equinoxes

  3. The heliocentric model

  4. The geocentric model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The precession of the equinoxes, the gradual shift of the position of the equinoxes, was modified by Japanese astronomers to account for the local conditions in Japan.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomer who introduced the Indian astronomical concept of 'karan' to Japan?

  1. Abe no Seimei

  2. Kibi no Makibi

  3. Fujiwara no Michinaga

  4. Minamoto no Yoritomo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kibi no Makibi was the Japanese astronomer who introduced the Indian astronomical concept of 'karan' to Japan.

Which Indian astronomical text was translated into Japanese in the 12th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Aryabhatiya, another influential Indian astronomical text, was translated into Japanese in the 12th century.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomical observatory built in the 13th century?

  1. Tenmonkan

  2. Jigenkan

  3. Kagenkan

  4. Hokan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jigenkan was an astronomical observatory built in Japan in the 13th century.

Which Indian astronomical concept was further developed by Japanese astronomers?

  1. The zodiac

  2. The precession of the equinoxes

  3. The heliocentric model

  4. The geocentric model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The precession of the equinoxes was further developed by Japanese astronomers, who made more accurate calculations of its rate.

What was the name of the Japanese astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Tenmon Zukai' in the 17th century?

  1. Abe no Seimei

  2. Kibi no Makibi

  3. Fujiwara no Michinaga

  4. Shibukawa Shunkai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shibukawa Shunkai was a Japanese astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Tenmon Zukai' in the 17th century.

Which Indian astronomical concept was incorporated into Japanese astrology?

  1. The zodiac

  2. The precession of the equinoxes

  3. The heliocentric model

  4. The geocentric model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The zodiac was incorporated into Japanese astrology, where it was used to predict the fortunes of individuals.

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