10 Questions
Which ancient civilization had astronomers who studied various aspects of astronomical sciences and engaged in global discourse with other cultures?
Indian
In which ancient civilization did the day start with local sunrise in their calendar system?
Indian
Which ancient civilization is recognized for being persistent and accurate observers of celestial phenomena before the Arabs?
Chinese
Which civilization mentioned in the text was noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas?
Mayan
During which period did Mayan cities reach their highest state of development according to the text?
Classic period
Instruments like celestial globes, armillary spheres, and astrolabes were used by which civilization mentioned in the text?
Islamic
What is a significant contribution of Islamic astronomers?
Invention of Arabic numbers
Which region was not mentioned as having star lore in Africa?
South America
What is not a development mentioned in the text related to the Islamic Golden Age?
Invention of the Chinese abacus
Which civilization pre-dated Stonehenge with standing stones at Nabta?
Indian
Explore the early textual mentions of astronomy in India dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, the development of ancillary branches of learning by the 1st millennium BCE, the contributions of Indian astronomers, and the Hindu calendar used in ancient times.
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