The Influence of Indian Trigonometry on Western Mathematics
Description: This quiz explores the profound influence of Indian trigonometry on the development of Western mathematics. Test your knowledge of the historical connections and key concepts that shaped the evolution of trigonometry. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which Indian mathematician is widely regarded as the 'Father of Trigonometry'?
In his treatise 'Aryabhatiya', Aryabhata introduced a revolutionary concept in trigonometry. What was it?
Which Indian mathematician expanded upon Aryabhata's work and developed a comprehensive system of trigonometry?
What significant contribution did Bhaskara II make to trigonometry?
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of 'jya' and 'koti-jya', the precursors to modern sine and cosine functions?
How did the Indian concept of 'jya' and 'koti-jya' influence the development of trigonometry in the West?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the infinite series expansions of trigonometric functions?
How did Madhava of Sangamagrama's work on infinite series expansions influence the development of calculus in the West?
Which Western mathematician is credited with introducing Indian trigonometry to Europe?
How did the introduction of Indian trigonometry to Europe impact the development of Western mathematics?
Which Western mathematician is known for his extensive use of trigonometry in his astronomical calculations?
How did the Indian concept of 'jya' and 'koti-jya' contribute to the development of spherical trigonometry?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the construction of trigonometric tables?
How did the Indian concept of 'jya' and 'koti-jya' influence the development of navigation in the West?
Which Western mathematician is known for his development of the concept of the tangent?