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Ancient Indian Civilization: Engineering and Technology

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What was the term 'Shilpa' in ancient India associated with?

Advanced agriculture practices

Joint family system

Development of culture

Engineering and technology (correct)

What is the meaning of 'Bharat' in ancient India?

A place of unity in diversity

A place known for advanced technology

A place where people dwelled and harnessed knowledge (correct)

A place of great spiritual practices

What did scholars believe about ancient Indian civilization compared to Europe?

Europe understood concepts like relativity before India

Europe was the original motherland of philosophy and knowledge

India had considerable advances in astronomy and mathematics before Europe (correct)

Europe had more advanced agricultural practices

What aspect of Indian civilization did Alan Watts emphasize?

Indian philosophers' understanding of relativity and light years Signup and view all the answers

According to Swami Vivekananda, how did civilizations typically spread ideas?

By engaging in wars and bloodshed Signup and view all the answers

What does Will Durant believe about the influence of India on other parts of the world?

India influenced philosophy, mathematics, Christianity, and forms of government in other parts of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of ancient Indian civilization as mentioned in the text?

Unity in diversity and tolerance of differences Signup and view all the answers

'Village communities and self-governance that originated in India influenced which concept in the West?'

'Democracy' Signup and view all the answers

'Ancient Indian scientific methods can be adopted to harness what according to the text?'

'Modern science and technology' Signup and view all the answers

'What view do scholars hold regarding ancient Indian contributions to knowledge?'

'They influenced various fields like astronomy and mathematics' Signup and view all the answers