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Can you use centimeters to measure a fish tank or swimming pool?
Yes, but later you would have to do all the work again to change it to different measurements and it would take longer.
How the bible came into being?
The bible was written by many different people over many years. Later on, people brought all of the books of the bible together to make what we have today.
Which mathematicians first used the symbol pi and why?
Any mathematician will use the number pi (and its symbol) sooner or later - it is a number used extensively in many different areas of mathematics.
Who were the mathematicians of ancient of Kerala?
Astronomers and astrologers were the ancient numerical calculators. their intellectual works had major influence and motivation for advances in mathematics. The traditional astrologer community "Ganaka" was the real mathematicians of ancient Kerala. Non European roots of mathematics extends up to them. Their lore was later learned by many other classes.
Why do you suppose there is not just one system of measurement?
Because the need for measurement is universal and it developed in different ways in primitive cultures. It is only later, with interregional, and then international trade that there was a need for a single system.
