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What was the term 'Shilpa' in ancient India associated with?
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?
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?
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?
What aspect of Indian civilization did Alan Watts emphasize?
According to Swami Vivekananda, how did civilizations typically spread ideas?
According to Swami Vivekananda, how did civilizations typically spread ideas?
What does Will Durant believe about the influence of India on other parts of the world?
What does Will Durant believe about the influence of India on other parts of the world?
What is one characteristic of ancient Indian civilization as mentioned in the text?
What is one characteristic of ancient Indian civilization as mentioned in the text?
'Village communities and self-governance that originated in India influenced which concept in the West?'
'Village communities and self-governance that originated in India influenced which concept in the West?'
'Ancient Indian scientific methods can be adopted to harness what according to the text?'
'Ancient Indian scientific methods can be adopted to harness what according to the text?'
'What view do scholars hold regarding ancient Indian contributions to knowledge?'
'What view do scholars hold regarding ancient Indian contributions to knowledge?'
