Indian Mathematical Concepts in Aboriginal Australian Mathematics

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What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of infinity?

  1. Wurley

  2. Billabong

  3. Uluru

  4. Ginnungagap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ginnungagap is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of infinity, which is often represented as a vast, empty space or void.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Dreaming?

  1. Maya

  2. Samsara

  3. Moksha

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the Indian mathematical concept of illusion or unreality, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Dreaming, which is a spiritual realm that exists beyond the physical world.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of zero?

  1. Budj Bim

  2. Kakadu

  3. Uluru

  4. Nullarbor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nullarbor is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of zero, which is often represented as an empty space or void.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Rainbow Serpent?

  1. Naga

  2. Garuda

  3. Hanuman

  4. Shiva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naga is the Indian mathematical concept of a serpent or dragon, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Rainbow Serpent, which is a powerful creator deity often associated with water and fertility.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of time?

  1. Djanggawul

  2. Baiame

  3. Bunjil

  4. Gondwana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Djanggawul is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of time, which is often represented as a cycle or spiral.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Songlines?

  1. Vedas

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the Indian mathematical concept of sacred texts, which are similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Songlines, which are sacred paths or routes that connect different parts of the country and are used for navigation and storytelling.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of space?

  1. Gondwana

  2. Uluru

  3. Kakadu

  4. Budj Bim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondwana is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of space, which is often represented as a vast, empty expanse.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Dreamtime?

  1. Maya

  2. Samsara

  3. Moksha

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samsara is the Indian mathematical concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Dreamtime, which is a spiritual realm that exists beyond the physical world.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of number?

  1. Budj Bim

  2. Kakadu

  3. Uluru

  4. Ginnungagap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Budj Bim is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of number, which is often represented as a series of marks or symbols.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Wandjina?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is the Indian mathematical concept of the destroyer, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Wandjina, which is a powerful creator deity often associated with thunder and lightning.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of shape?

  1. Kakadu

  2. Uluru

  3. Gondwana

  4. Nullarbor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kakadu is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of shape, which is often represented as a series of lines or curves.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Yowie?

  1. Naga

  2. Garuda

  3. Hanuman

  4. Shiva


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hanuman is the Indian mathematical concept of the monkey god, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Yowie, which is a mythical creature often associated with the forest.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of pattern?

  1. Uluru

  2. Gondwana

  3. Nullarbor

  4. Budj Bim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uluru is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of pattern, which is often represented as a series of repeating elements.

Which Indian mathematical concept is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Bunyip?

  1. Naga

  2. Garuda

  3. Hanuman

  4. Shiva


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garuda is the Indian mathematical concept of the eagle god, which is similar to the Aboriginal Australian concept of the Bunyip, which is a mythical creature often associated with water.

What is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of measurement?

  1. Gondwana

  2. Nullarbor

  3. Budj Bim

  4. Kakadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondwana is the Aboriginal Australian term for the concept of measurement, which is often represented as a series of units or standards.

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