Dravidian Influence on Vedic Speech Quiz
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What is believed to have contributed to the sacking of rich, unguarded cities like Mohenjo-daro?

  • Presence of strong walls and turrets
  • Alliance with neighboring tribes
  • Lack of structural and mechanical means of defence (correct)
  • Highly trained mercantile population

    • What was a similarity between the fate of Mohenjo-daro and the palace of Minos at Crete?

  • Both had strong defence systems
  • Both were invaded by Aryans (correct)
  • Both were unaffected by natural disasters
  • Both were unaffected by wars

    • When is it believed that a hiatus in Indian culture occurred according to the text?

  • Around 1500 B.C. (correct)
  • Around 3000 B.C.
  • Around 400 B.C.
  • Around 2500 B.C.

    • What important historical event is said to mark the end of ancient history according to traditional Hindu texts?

    <p>Mahabharata war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important survival from the Indus Valley dating before 400 B.C. is mentioned in the text?

    <p>Punch-marked coins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system do the punch-marked coins conform to based on the text?

    <p><em>Weight system at Mohenjo-daro</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally admitted regarding the contributions of the Dravidians to Hindu civilization?

    <p>The Dravidians contributed many important elements in the evolution of Hindu civilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the material culture of the pre-Aryans of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?

    <p>They had a higher material culture than the semi-nomadic Aryans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is most likely to have been spoken by the people of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?

    <p>A primitive form of Dravidian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the origin of the Dravidian people, religion, and civilization?

    <p>They originated from the Mediterranean region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects of religious life is mentioned as characteristic of the people of Sind and South Punjab?

    <p>The cult of Shiva and the institution of Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention about the Aryans' knowledge of deities?

    <p>They knew of a Sky Father and an Earth Mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of the Vedic speech mentioned in the text?

    <p>Development of cerebral sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people were traditionally believed to have entered India from Central Asia according to the text?

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

    What was the initial belief regarding the influence of Aryans on Hindu religion and culture?

    <p>They introduced deep philosophy and fine literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the common misconception regarding the non-Aryans in relation to the Aryans?

    <p>Non-Aryans were seen as inferior and superstitious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Hindu religion and culture was attributed to the Aryans according to the text?

    <p>Development of deeper philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the initial view regarding Aryans in India being gradually abandoned according to the text?

    <p>Reevaluation of Aryan impact on Indian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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