Examining the Legacy of Indian Mathematical and Philosophical Thought in Modern Times
Description: This quiz delves into the profound impact of ancient Indian mathematical and philosophical thought on modern times. Explore the enduring legacy of Indian intellectuals and their contributions to mathematics, philosophy, and the shaping of modern scientific thought. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Which ancient Indian mathematician is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics'?
The concept of 'zero' as a number, crucial for the development of modern mathematics, was first introduced by which Indian mathematician?
The Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers with fascinating mathematical properties, finds its roots in the work of which Indian mathematician?
The concept of 'negative numbers', essential for modern mathematics, was first explored and utilized by which Indian mathematician?
The Indian philosophical school of 'Vedanta', emphasizing the unity of the individual soul and the universal soul, has influenced which modern philosophical movement?
The concept of 'karma' and 'reincarnation', central to Indian philosophy, has been explored and adapted in which modern psychological theory?
The Indian philosophical concept of 'ahimsa', emphasizing non-violence and compassion, has influenced which modern social and political movement?
The Indian philosophical concept of 'maya', referring to the illusion of the material world, has been explored and interpreted in which modern philosophical movement?
The Indian philosophical concept of 'moksha', referring to liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth, has influenced which modern spiritual and self-help movement?
The Indian mathematical concept of 'trigonometry', involving the study of triangles and their properties, has been instrumental in the development of which modern scientific field?
The Indian mathematical concept of 'calculus', involving the study of change and rates of change, has been fundamental to the development of which modern scientific field?
The Indian mathematical concept of 'number theory', involving the study of the properties of integers, has been influential in the development of which modern field of computer science?
The Indian mathematical concept of 'probability', involving the study of chance and uncertainty, has been fundamental to the development of which modern field of statistics?
The Indian mathematical concept of 'statistics', involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, has been instrumental in the development of which modern field of data science?