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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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