Science and Technology in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Science and Technology in Medieval India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the contribution of Bhaskara II to mathematics and astronomy in medieval India.
Describe the contribution of Sultans of Delhi to water management and irrigation.
Describe the process of making Damascus steel (wootz) in medieval India and its global significance.
Discuss the impact of medieval Indian science and technology on Europe through Arab intermediaries.
Discuss the role of Al-Biruni in the transmission of Indian scientific knowledge to the Islamic world.
Discuss the role of Ayurveda in medieval Indian medicine.
Explain the impact of Persian and Arabic translations of Indian scientific texts during the medieval period.
Explain the importance of the Unani system of medicine in medieval India.
Which medieval Indian mathematician is credited with the introduction of the decimal system to the world? (1) Aryabhata (2) Bhaskara II (3) Al-Biruni (4) Brahmagupta
Which medieval Indian ruler is credited with constructing the largest number of stepwells and tanks for water conservation? (1) Akbar (2) Firuz Shah Tughlaq (3) Alauddin Khilji (4) Sher Shah Suri
Which Mughal emperor is known for his interest in astronomy and for building several observatories? (1) Akbar (2) Humayun (3) Shah Jahan (4) Aurangzeb
Which of the following metals was NOT commonly used in medieval Indian metallurgy? (1) Iron (2) Copper (3) Aluminium (4) Zinc
The _______ dynasty is credited with the development of advanced water-lifting devices in South India.
The _______ system of irrigation, involving the construction of canals, was developed during the reign of Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
The famous work 'Kitab-ul-Hind' was written by _______.
The medieval Indian mathematician who wrote 'Lilavati' was _______.
True or False: The astrolabe was an important astronomical instrument used in medieval India.
True or False: The concept of zero was known in India before the medieval period.
True or False: The medieval Indian astronomers used Sanskrit as the primary language for their scientific works.
True or False: The medieval Indian text 'Rasaratnakara' deals with alchemy and chemistry.
