9 Questions
What is the meaning of 'Shilpa' in ancient Indian terms?
A term combining engineering and technology
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ancient Indian civilization according to the text?
Hierarchical social structure
Who discussed the idea that civilizations spread ideas through war and bloodshed, except for India?
Swami Vivekananda
Which concept did philosophers of India already understand before the west, as mentioned in the text?
Theory of relativity
What did Will Durant attribute to India's influence on the world?
Origin of democracy
What was revealed from excavations at Indus Valley Civilization sites?
India had developed civilizations before assumed
How does Alan Watts describe the perception of time in India?
In millions of kalpas
What did Will Durant state about Sanskrit in relation to Europe's languages?
Sanskrit was the mother of Europe's languages.
What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize about India's history and conquests?
India existed peacefully for thousands of years without conquests.
Learn about ancient Indian technology and civilization in this quiz, covering topics such as the definitions of science, technology, and engineering. Delve into the term 'Shilpa' which encompassed both engineering and technology, and explore the historical significance of India as 'Bharat', a knowledge society.
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