Mathematics - Vedic literature is replete with concepts of zero, the techniques of algebra and algorithm, square root and cube root. Arguably, the origins of Calculus lie in India 300 years before Leibnitz and Newton.
Astronomy - Rig Veda (2000 BC) refers to astronomy.
Physics - Concepts of atom and theory of relativity were explicitly stated by an Indian Philosopher around 600 BC.
Chemistry - Principles of chemistry did not remain abstract but also found expression in distillation of perfumes, aromatic liquids, manufacturing of dyes and pigments, and extraction of sugar.
Medical science & surgery - Around 800 BC, first compendium on medicine and surgery was complied in ancient India.
Mechanical & production technology - Greek historians have testified to smelting of certain metals in India in the 4th century BC.
Civil engineering & architecture - The discovery of urban settlements of Mohenjodaro and Harappa indicate existence of civil engineering & architecture, which blossomed to a highly precise science of civil engineering and architecture and found expression in innumerable monuments of ancient India.
Shipbuilding & navigation - Sanskrit and Pali texts have several references to maritime activity by ancient Indians.Sports & games - Ancient India is the birth place of chess, ludo, snakes and ladders and playing cards.
New inventions and technology change lives because they simplify and ease the work that humans have to do. They make life easier and simpler
"<span>a. at its height, included territory that is now part of Turkey, Greece, and Egypt" would be the best answer. The key to much of the Empire's success was that its rulers were fairly tolerant of individual religions.</span>
Bronze is brittle and breaks easily. It has a low melting point and does not corrode easily. Bronze is generally nonmagnetic, but if iron and nickel are added , it shows magnetic properties. It is also lighter than steel.
Answer: The Spanish were trying to make the Aztec leader out to be a coward and weak.
The Spanish were attempting to give the impression of being powerful with their animals and technology.
Perhaps the Spanish were trying to give the impression that they were likely to win—thereby attracting more indigenous allies.
Explanation:
the following document based on indigenous account but filtered through imperial Spanish sensibilities suggested that the motecuzoma reacted with fright when presented with reports that were less than reassuring since they focused on fearsome weapons and animals of the Spanish. Given the material response of Aztecs to the Spanish invasion it seems highly unlikely that Motecuzoma or the azetecs would have expressed terror in such a humiliating fashion
