The Role of Ancient Indian Astronomy in Urban Planning and Architecture
Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your understanding of the role of ancient Indian astronomy in urban planning and architecture. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: ancient indian astronomy urban planning architecture |
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of Vastu Shastra?
What is the primary purpose of Vastu Shastra?
Which of the following is a key principle of Vastu Shastra?
How did ancient Indian astronomers use their knowledge of astronomy in urban planning?
What role did astronomy play in the design of ancient Indian temples?
Which ancient Indian monument is an example of the integration of astronomy and architecture?
How did ancient Indian astronomers contribute to the development of calendars?
Which ancient Indian calendar is still widely used today?
What is the significance of the Nakshatras in ancient Indian astronomy?
How did ancient Indian astronomers use their knowledge of astronomy to predict eclipses?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with accurately predicting a solar eclipse?
What was the primary purpose of Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in Jaipur, India?
Which ancient Indian astronomical instrument was used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
How did ancient Indian astronomy contribute to the development of mathematics?
What is the legacy of ancient Indian astronomy in modern science?