The Study of Astronomy in Ancient Indian Universities
Description: This quiz covers the study of astronomy in ancient Indian universities, including the major centers of learning, the curriculum, and the contributions of notable astronomers. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Which ancient Indian university was renowned for its astronomical studies and observations?
Who was the renowned astronomer and mathematician who headed the astronomical observatory at Ujjain University?
What was the primary focus of astronomical studies in ancient Indian universities?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis and its revolution around the Sun?
What was the primary instrument used by ancient Indian astronomers for celestial observations?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth?
What was the primary language used in astronomical texts and teachings in ancient Indian universities?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?
What was the primary purpose of astronomical studies in ancient Indian universities?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the position of the Moon?
What was the primary focus of astronomical studies in ancient Indian universities during the Gupta period?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?
What was the primary purpose of astronomical studies in ancient Indian universities during the Mughal period?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance between the Earth and the Moon?