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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I will give medal!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@EclipsedStar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What was unique about the government of the Chandragupta?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

After the unification of India, important social and political reforms were carried out by Chandragupta Maurya under the advice of Chanakya. A strong central administration was established with extremely ordered bureaucratic structure. Because of such a strong administration both trade and agriculture were thrived and made the economy very strong. Art and architecture flourished to a great extent during Mauryan Empire. Buddhism and Jainism became important religion. Source: http://www.mapsofindia.com/my-india/history/chandragupta-maurya-the-greatest-ruler-in-indian-history

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

At that time economy was not strong, but it was unique because only that country was ^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you answer two more questions?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the advantage of the number zero?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Umm...XD

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

I don't really get the question XD

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

You mean in computer programming?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, heres the 2nd question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What were the cultural contributions of the Gupta Empire?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Gupta Culture Although Samudragupta was a fighter, he loved the arts as well. Artists were so highly appreciated in the Gupta Empire that they were actually paid for their work. After the conquests of expanding the empire, the Gupta’s were relatively peaceful. Because of this, the Gupta’s were very tolerant of other religions, specifically Buddhism, even though their culture revolved around Hinduism. The prosperity of the civilization grew, especially after Chandragupta II succeeded his father. This allowed for lots of leisure time within the society. This spare time permitted for the Gupta’s to be successful with literature as well as mathematical and scientific endeavors. Literature developed extensively; Sanskrit writing became a great beneficiary to the empire. The free expression and creativity in the writing was revolutionary.

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Source: http://apworldhistory101.com/history-of-india/gupta/

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Oh refresh your page if question marks appeared

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you very much

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

OH I found what you meant by the 0! XD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you hav questions

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Gupta Mathematics This creativity of the empire also translated into mathematics. Perhaps one of the Gupta’s most notable accomplishments was the discovery of the decimal system and zero as a placeholder. The decimal system and zero as a placeholder revolutionized mathematics and allowed for new equations, theorems, notations, and more to be established. The most significant mathematical discovery was the invention of the numerals. The number system was developed by a mathematician and astronomer named Aryabhatta in 498 CE. This system became known as the Arabic numerals, but it is really a Gupta accomplishment. These numerals paved the way for scientific discoveries during the Gupta Empire as well as today. Another notable accomplishment by the Gupta was developing zero and a decimal system. This concept was also developed by Aryabhatta around a similar time. This gave the world a scalable and flexible counting system, which revolutionized mathematics. The decimal system was based on the number 10. We still use a similar decimal system today. Aryabhatta is also known for developing the formula for finding the area of a triangle. Many would argue that there isn’t much importance in triangles, but triangles are the building blocks of all polygons. Therefore, finding the area of a triangle transformed architecture across the world. Plus, almost all mathematical calculations, especially in trigonometry, revolve around A=1/2bh, which is the formula for the area of a triangle. These numerous mathematical discoveries paved the way for many new scientific theories in years to come.

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

"The decimal system and zero as a placeholder revolutionized mathematics and allowed for new equations, theorems, notations, and more to be established."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that part of my second question

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Your other question. The "What is the advantage of the number zero? " one. :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, thanks

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

No problem :)

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