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The Work of Sankara

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the work of Sankara, an influential Indian mathematician who lived in the 9th century. Sankara made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of number theory and algebra. His work had a lasting impact on the development of mathematics in India and beyond.
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Who was Sankara?

A famous Indian mathematician
A renowned astronomer
A skilled physician
A respected philosopher

In which century did Sankara live?

7th century
8th century
9th century
10th century

What was Sankara's most significant contribution to mathematics?

Development of calculus
Discovery of the Pythagorean theorem
Introduction of the concept of zero
Formulation of the binomial theorem

What was the name of Sankara's famous mathematical treatise?

Lilavati
Siddhanta Shiromani
Ganita Sara Sangraha
Aryabhatiya

What was the main focus of Sankara's mathematical work?

Geometry
Trigonometry
Number theory
Algebra

What was Sankara's contribution to number theory?

Development of modular arithmetic
Discovery of Fermat's Last Theorem
Formulation of the Goldbach conjecture
Introduction of the concept of prime numbers

What was Sankara's contribution to algebra?

Development of the quadratic formula
Discovery of the discriminant of a quadratic equation
Formulation of the binomial theorem
Introduction of the concept of negative numbers

What was Sankara's influence on the development of mathematics in India?

He revolutionized Indian mathematics
He made minor contributions to Indian mathematics
He had no significant impact on Indian mathematics
He hindered the progress of Indian mathematics

How did Sankara's work influence mathematics beyond India?

It had no influence beyond India
It influenced the development of mathematics in China
It influenced the development of mathematics in the Arab world
It influenced the development of mathematics in Europe

What is Sankara's legacy in the field of mathematics?

He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time
He is remembered as a minor figure in the history of mathematics
He is forgotten and his work is no longer studied
He is controversial and his work is still debated today

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