British Orientalism and Sanskrit Studies Quiz
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What did William Jones and his colleagues aim to translate into English?

  • Indian civilisation texts
  • Arabic and Persian works
  • Ancient Indian texts
  • Sanskrit and Persian works (correct)

    • What languages did William Jones study at Oxford?

  • Greek and Latin (correct)
  • Arabic and Persian
  • French and English
  • Sanskrit and Persian

    • What did Jones and Colebrooke believe about the Indian civilisation?

  • It was at its peak during their time
  • It had no significant ancient history
  • It had attained its glory in the ancient past (correct)
  • It was declining in the ancient past

    • What was the purpose of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

    <p>To understand India better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Jones learn from pandits in Calcutta?

    <p>Subtleties of Sanskrit language, grammar and poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's feeling upon reaching the peak of Mount Everest?

    <p>Exhausted but joyful and humbled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the narrator realize the importance of climbing one's inner summit?

    <p>After reaching the peak of Mount Everest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualities did the narrator believe a person should possess?

    <p>Courage, determination, and humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the year of the first successful Indian expedition to Mount Everest?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions did the narrator experience during the expedition?

    <p>Happiness, joy, and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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