Indian Astronomy's Influence on Persian Astronomy

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Which Indian astronomical text was translated into Persian during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an influential Indian astronomical text, was translated into Persian during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun in the 9th century.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who played a significant role in transmitting Indian astronomical knowledge to the Islamic world?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Nasir al-Din al-Tusi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Al-Biruni, a renowned Persian astronomer and polymath, played a crucial role in transmitting Indian astronomical knowledge to the Islamic world through his extensive studies and translations of Indian texts.

Which Indian astronomical concept was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the astrolabe?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Rasis

  3. Grahas

  4. Panchang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the astrolabe, an important astronomical instrument used for timekeeping, navigation, and astrological purposes.

What was the name of the observatory built in Isfahan, Iran, which played a significant role in advancing astronomical research and observations?

  1. Ulugh Beg Observatory

  2. Samarkand Observatory

  3. Maragha Observatory

  4. Isfahan Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Isfahan Observatory, constructed in the 17th century, was a prominent center for astronomical research and observations in Persia. It contributed to the advancement of astronomy and the development of astronomical instruments.

Which Indian astronomical table was translated into Persian and used by Persian astronomers for astronomical calculations?

  1. Zij al-Sindhind

  2. Zij al-Khaqani

  3. Zij al-Ilkhani

  4. Zij al-Tusi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zij al-Sindhind, an astronomical table originally developed in India, was translated into Persian and widely used by Persian astronomers for astronomical calculations and predictions.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who wrote the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Ilkhani?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Nasir al-Din al-Tusi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian astronomer and mathematician, authored the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Ilkhani, which incorporated both Indian and Islamic astronomical knowledge.

Which Indian astronomical instrument was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to create the渾天儀(浑天仪), a celestial globe used for astronomical observations?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Armillary sphere

  3. Gnomon

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The armillary sphere, an astronomical instrument used to model the celestial sphere, was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers from its Indian counterpart to create the渾天儀(浑天仪), a celestial globe used for astronomical observations.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who developed the Jalali calendar, a solar-based calendar that was used in Persia for several centuries?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Nasir al-Din al-Tusi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Omar Khayyam, a renowned Persian astronomer and poet, developed the Jalali calendar, a solar-based calendar that was used in Persia for several centuries and was known for its high accuracy.

Which Indian astronomical concept was incorporated into Persian astronomy and used for astrological purposes?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Rasis

  3. Grahas

  4. Panchang


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concept of Rasis, or zodiacal signs, was incorporated into Persian astronomy from Indian astrology and was used for astrological purposes, such as predicting the influence of celestial bodies on human affairs.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who wrote the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Sultani?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Ulugh Beg


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ulugh Beg, a renowned Persian astronomer and grandson of Timur, authored the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Sultani, which incorporated both Indian and Islamic astronomical knowledge.

Which Indian astronomical concept was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the quadrant, an instrument used for measuring angles?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Rasis

  3. Grahas

  4. Panchang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Panchang, a Hindu calendar that includes astronomical data, was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the quadrant, an instrument used for measuring angles and altitudes in astronomy and navigation.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who developed the astronomical instrument known as the sextant, which is used for measuring the angular distance between two celestial objects?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani, a renowned Persian astronomer and mathematician, developed the astronomical instrument known as the sextant, which is used for measuring the angular distance between two celestial objects.

Which Indian astronomical concept was incorporated into Persian astronomy and used for timekeeping purposes?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Rasis

  3. Grahas

  4. Tithi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Tithi, a Hindu unit of time representing a lunar day, was incorporated into Persian astronomy and used for timekeeping purposes, particularly in the context of astrological calculations.

What was the name of the Persian astronomer who wrote the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Jadid Sultani?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Omar Khayyam

  4. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a renowned Persian astronomer and mathematician, authored the influential astronomical treatise, the Zij-i Jadid Sultani, which incorporated both Indian and Islamic astronomical knowledge.

Which Indian astronomical concept was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the ephemeris, a table of astronomical data used for predicting the positions of celestial bodies?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Rasis

  3. Grahas

  4. Panchang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Panchang, a Hindu calendar that includes astronomical data, was adopted and modified by Persian astronomers to develop the concept of the ephemeris, a table of astronomical data used for predicting the positions of celestial bodies.

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