Ancient Indian Scientific Activities

question 39

Multiple Choice

Ancient Indian scientific activities

• A) were based on ideas much like those of Arabia.
• B) were notably lacking in astronomical interest.
• C) included the development of the idea that the earth was a sphere.
• D) were much more significant than Indian religious innovations.
• E) caused the Indian scientists to be renowned for their world domination in alchemy.

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