6.30 - Achievements of Ancient India

The numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 come from a system of numbers created in India and spread along trade routes by traders. They are the (a)  

• Roman Numeral System
• Hindu-Arabic Number System
• Base 60 Number System
• Binary Number System

Identify two major developments that emerged during the late empires of ancient India. (Choose 2)

• new military techniques that allowed the Gupta Empire to conquer China

• medical techniques that were recorded and taught for routine practices and education.

• new mathematic advancements such as Hindu-Arabic numerals for the numbers 0-9

• new religions that were monotheistic and promised an afterlife for people who lived good lives

• new agricultural advancements that allowed farming on steep mountainsides

This number was not just a symbol in ancient India, it was a significant figure! It also contributed to advancements in mathematics such as the concept of infinity,

• 0

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• 23

• $

• 42

What can we learn about ancient India from this photo?

• People in ancient India were vegetarians

• People in ancient India could perform dental surgeries and procedures

• Two popular religions developed in ancient India

• Society in ancient India was based on the caste system

Which picture show a focus on medical education in ancient India

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Herbal remedies in ancient India were used ​ (a)  

• to treat illness and prevent disease
• to make food more flavorful
• to provide fresher breath
• to reach higher castes in the next life

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Mathematical

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(b) Medical

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Match the following pictures to the ancient Indian achievement being demonstrated

• Medical Education

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• Herbal Remedies

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• Dental Procedures

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• Setting Broken Bones

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