Ancient Indian Civilization: Engineering and Technology
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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?

    <p>Indian philosophers' understanding of relativity and light years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By engaging in wars and bloodshed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Unity in diversity and tolerance of differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Democracy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Modern science and technology'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'They influenced various fields like astronomy and mathematics'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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