WORLD HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were some of the achievements of the Gupta Empire?
A
astronomy and farming
B
epic texts and mathematics
C
making cotton cloth
D
painting and religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian mathematicians in the Gupta period made important contributions. They were the first to use algebra, develop the idea of zero, and explain the concept of infinity; something without an end. They were also were the first to use the numbers 1-9 for counting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three mathematical achievements made during the Gupta dynasty were the invention of Arabic numerals, the use of decimals, and the calculation of the value of pi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The significant contributions of the Indian mathematicians of the Gupta period were that they were the first to use algebra, develop the concept of zero, explain the infinity concept, and discover the decimal system of notation.

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