Indian Astronomy and Calendar Systems
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Which ancient civilization had astronomers who studied various aspects of astronomical sciences and engaged in global discourse with other cultures?

  • Mayan
  • Greek
  • Chinese
  • Indian (correct)

    • In which ancient civilization did the day start with local sunrise in their calendar system?

  • Chinese
  • Indian (correct)
  • Greek
  • Mayan

    • Which ancient civilization is recognized for being persistent and accurate observers of celestial phenomena before the Arabs?

  • Indian
  • Mayan
  • Chinese (correct)
  • Greek

    • Which civilization mentioned in the text was noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas?

    <p>Mayan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did Mayan cities reach their highest state of development according to the text?

    <p>Classic period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Instruments like celestial globes, armillary spheres, and astrolabes were used by which civilization mentioned in the text?

    <p>Islamic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contribution of Islamic astronomers?

    <p>Invention of Arabic numbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was not mentioned as having star lore in Africa?

    <p>South America (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a development mentioned in the text related to the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>Invention of the Chinese abacus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization pre-dated Stonehenge with standing stones at Nabta?

    <p>Indian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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