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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?

To understand India better Signup and view all the answers

What did William Jones learn from pandits in Calcutta?

Subtleties of Sanskrit language, grammar and poetry Signup and view all the answers

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

Exhausted but joyful and humbled Signup and view all the answers

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

After reaching the peak of Mount Everest Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did the narrator believe a person should possess?

Courage, determination, and humility Signup and view all the answers

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

1965 Signup and view all the answers

What emotions did the narrator experience during the expedition?

Happiness, joy, and sadness Signup and view all the answers