Question

Who believed that all kinds of matter are made up of 5 elements?

• A. greek philosophers
• B. ancient Indian philosophers
• C. Mayan philosphers
• D. Latin philosophers

Answer 1

The correct option is B

ancient Indian philosophers

The ancient Indian philosophers believed that the entire matter is made up of 5 elements namely sky, air, water, fire and earth.

Greek philosophers beilieved that all kinds of matter are made up of 4 elements. They are fire, water, air and earth.

Indians believed in one more elemental form of matter called the sky.