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Which cultural elements are linked with the Vedic and Puranic culture of the north?

Dravidian elements
Munda elements
Aryan elements (correct)
Tamils elements

The dominant cultural community in ancient India was the Dravidians.

False (B)

Name one of the three prominent religions in ancient Indian culture.

Brahmanism (Hinduism), Jainism, or Buddhism

The name Bharatavarsha is found in the __________ and the Mahabharata.

<p>Rig Veda</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their descriptions:

<p>Munda = Languages used by pre-Aryan tribes in the eastern region Dravidian = Culture associated with southern India Sangam literature = Early Tamil texts dating from roughly 300 BCE-600 CE Aryavarta = Name for northern and central India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cultural Commingling in Ancient India

The merging of cultural elements from different regions of ancient India; Aryan influences are linked to Vedic culture in the north, while pre-Aryan elements are connected to Dravidian and Tamil culture in the south.

Non-Sanskritic Terms in Vedic Texts

These texts demonstrate the influence of pre-Aryan languages, suggesting the integration of ideas, institutions, and products from diverse regions.

Ancient Indian Territories: Janapadas

Ancient India was divided into territories known as janapadas, named after the tribes that inhabited them.

Ancient India: Aryavarta and Bharatavarsha

The dominant Aryan community gave northern and central India the name Aryavarta, spanning from the east to the west coast. Another name, Bharatavarsha, refers to the 'land of the Bharatas' and is found in Vedic texts and epics.

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Cultural Unification in Ancient India

Despite linguistic and religious differences, a unifying culture existed in shared customs and styles of life, highlighting the cultural integration of different regions in ancient India.

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