Ancient India

To name a few, India's contributions to the world include Buddhism and Hinduism; many contributions in math including zero, decimals, square roots, algebra, number system 1-9; cures for over 1000 diseases; the first people to realize the earth was round, the sun was a star, and the earth circled the sun; sewing needles, buttons, fabrics; civil engineering and planned urban townships with sewer systems; plus sports and games we still enjoy today like chess, playing cards, snakes and ladders, judo, and karate! Achievements and Inventions of Ancient India