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Ancient Indian Math and Science

Ancient Indian Math and Science. #’s 1-9. Ancient India is responsible for the invention of the number symbols 1-9. Infinity. They invented the idea of infinity. They needed a symbol for a quantity that didn’t stop. Zero. They invented the zero sign They also invented the idea of zero.

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Ancient Indian Math and Science

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  1. Ancient Indian Math and Science

  2. #’s 1-9 • Ancient India is responsible for the invention of the number symbols 1-9.

  3. Infinity • They invented the idea of infinity. • They needed a symbol for a quantity that didn’t stop.

  4. Zero • They invented the zero sign • They also invented the idea of zero

  5. Science • They understood the concept of gravity. • They knew that the world was round, not flat. • They also excelled in astronomy.

  6. Algebra • Ancient India was one of the first cultures to actually use algebra. • Aryabhata, the leading mathematician, developed algbra and helped make it better.

  7. Aryabhata • Aryabhata was the mathematician responsible for the development of infinity. • He also developed the mathematical algorhythm.

  8. Mathematical Algorithms • An algorithm is a mathematical formula used to explain a solution. • a2 + b2 = c2

  9. Metal Technology • Ancient India was responsible for the invention of the iron plow.

  10. Plastic Surgery • Believe it or not, Shushruta, an ancient Indian doctor, did the first kind of plastic surgery. He could reconstruct a nose!

  11. Shushruta • Shushruta is now known all over the world for his ground-breaking work in medicine.

  12. Credits • Pictures from Google Images • Information from our textbook Discovering Our Past: Ancient Civilizations • Created by Austin, Trever, Cody, Jared and Tyler P.

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