Indian Astronomy's Role in the Development of Mayan Astronomy

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Which Indian astronomical text is believed to have influenced Mayan astronomy?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Rigveda

  3. Arthashastra

  4. Manusmriti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed information on astronomy, including the positions of stars, planets, and the sun and moon.

What is the name of the Mayan calendar that was influenced by Indian astronomy?

  1. Haab

  2. Tzolkin

  3. Long Count

  4. Tzolk'in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Long Count is a Mayan calendar that was influenced by Indian astronomy. It is a vigesimal (base-20) calendar that was used to record long periods of time.

Which Indian astronomical concept did the Mayans adopt?

  1. Eclipses

  2. Zodiac

  3. Nakshatras

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mayans adopted several Indian astronomical concepts, including eclipses, the zodiac, and nakshatras.

How did Indian astronomy influence the development of Mayan mathematics?

  1. It introduced the concept of zero.

  2. It introduced the concept of negative numbers.

  3. It introduced the concept of pi.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian astronomy introduced the concept of zero to the Mayans, which had a significant impact on the development of Mayan mathematics.

Which Indian astronomical instrument did the Mayans adopt?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Armillary sphere

  3. Gnomon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mayans adopted the gnomon, a simple astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of the sun, from Indian astronomy.

How did Indian astronomy influence the development of Mayan architecture?

  1. It influenced the design of Mayan temples and pyramids.

  2. It influenced the orientation of Mayan cities.

  3. It influenced the construction of Mayan observatories.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian astronomy influenced the design of Mayan temples and pyramids, the orientation of Mayan cities, and the construction of Mayan observatories.

Which Indian astronomer is believed to have visited the Mayan civilization?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is believed to have visited the Mayan civilization in the 6th century CE.

What is the name of the Mayan city that was a major center of astronomical research?

  1. Chichén Itzá

  2. Uxmal

  3. Copán

  4. Tikal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copán was a major center of astronomical research in the Mayan civilization.

Which Indian astronomical concept did the Mayans use to predict eclipses?

  1. Saros cycle

  2. Metonic cycle

  3. Exeligmos cycle

  4. Callippic cycle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayans used the Saros cycle, a period of 18 years and 11 days, to predict eclipses.

How did Indian astronomy influence the development of Mayan astrology?

  1. It introduced the concept of zodiac signs.

  2. It introduced the concept of planetary influences.

  3. It introduced the concept of horoscopes.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian astronomy introduced the concept of zodiac signs, planetary influences, and horoscopes to the Mayans.

Which Indian astronomical concept did the Mayans use to measure time?

  1. Tithi

  2. Paksha

  3. Yoga

  4. Karana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayans used the tithi, a lunar day, to measure time.

How did Indian astronomy influence the development of Mayan religion?

  1. It influenced the Mayan creation myth.

  2. It influenced the Mayan belief in reincarnation.

  3. It influenced the Mayan belief in a supreme being.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian astronomy influenced the Mayan creation myth, the Mayan belief in reincarnation, and the Mayan belief in a supreme being.

Which Indian astronomical concept did the Mayans use to predict the weather?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Panchanga

  3. Muhurta

  4. Hora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayans used the nakshatras, the 27 lunar mansions, to predict the weather.

How did Indian astronomy influence the development of Mayan agriculture?

  1. It influenced the Mayan planting and harvesting seasons.

  2. It influenced the Mayan irrigation systems.

  3. It influenced the Mayan crop rotation techniques.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian astronomy influenced the Mayan planting and harvesting seasons, the Mayan irrigation systems, and the Mayan crop rotation techniques.

Which Indian astronomical concept did the Mayans use to navigate the seas?

  1. Grahas

  2. Rasis

  3. Nakshatras

  4. Panchanga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mayans used the nakshatras, the 27 lunar mansions, to navigate the seas.

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