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?

Mahabharata war Signup and view all the answers

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

Punch-marked coins Signup and view all the answers

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

Weight system at Mohenjo-daro Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

A primitive form of Dravidian Signup and view all the answers

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

They originated from the Mediterranean region. 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?

The cult of Shiva and the institution of Yoga Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Development of cerebral sounds Signup and view all the answers

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

Aryans Signup and view all the answers

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

They introduced deep philosophy and fine literature Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-Aryans were seen as inferior and superstitious Signup and view all the answers

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

Development of deeper philosophy Signup and view all the answers

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

Reevaluation of Aryan impact on Indian culture Signup and view all the answers