The Sulba Sutras: Ancient Indian Mathematical Treatises
Description: The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian mathematical treatises that deal with the construction of altars and other ritual structures. They contain a wealth of information on geometry, algebra, and number theory, and are considered to be among the earliest known mathematical texts in the world. | |
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Sulba Sutras?
What is the name of the theorem that states that the square of the diagonal of a rectangle is equal to the sum of the squares of its two sides?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a square that is twice the area of a given square?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Baudhayana?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a circle that is tangent to three given circles?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Apastamba?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a square that is equal in area to a given circle?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Katyayana?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a rectangle that is equal in area to a given circle?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Manava?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a triangle that is equal in area to a given circle?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Varahamihira?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a regular hexagon that is inscribed in a given circle?
What is the name of the Sulba Sutra that is attributed to Bhaskara?
Which of the following is a method for constructing a regular octagon that is inscribed in a given circle?