The Study of Stars and Constellations in Ancient India
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the study of stars and constellations in ancient India. It covers various aspects of ancient Indian astronomy, including the identification and naming of stars and constellations, the development of astronomical instruments, and the use of astronomy for timekeeping and navigation. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: ancient indian astronomy stars constellations astronomical instruments timekeeping navigation |
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the Nakshatra system, a set of 27 lunar mansions used for timekeeping and navigation?
What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky as seen from Earth?
Which constellation is known as the 'Seven Sisters' in ancient Indian astronomy?
What is the name of the constellation that represents a celestial chariot?
Which ancient Indian astronomical instrument was used to measure the positions of celestial bodies?
What is the name of the ancient Indian calendar that is based on the lunar cycle?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'geocentric model'?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical treatise that contains detailed observations of celestial bodies and astronomical calculations?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model, suggesting that the Earth revolves around the Sun?
What is the name of the constellation that represents a celestial boat?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'grahas' or planets, and classified them into different categories?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'ayanamsa', the precession of the equinoxes?
What is the name of the constellation that represents a celestial bull?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'karanas', a system of astronomical units used for timekeeping?