Importance of Sanskrit Literature
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What is the significance of Sanskrit in Indian history?

  • It is related to Chinese and Japanese languages.
  • It was only used for religious texts related to Buddhism.
  • It is a recently developed language in India.
  • It is the classical language of India and many great works were composed in it. (correct)
  • How does Sanskrit relate to Greek, Latin, and English?

  • English is derived directly from Sanskrit.
  • They are all Indo-European languages. (correct)
  • They are all completely unrelated languages.
  • Sanskrit is the only Indo-European language among them.
  • Where do historians believe the people who originally spoke languages that evolved into Sanskrit lived?

  • South America
  • Southern Africa
  • Central Asia (correct)
  • Australia
  • Which religious tradition's texts were predominantly composed in Sanskrit thousands of years ago?

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

    How does the text describe the transition between literature and religious documents in Sanskrit?

    <p>The change from a simple story to a religiously important text is gradual for some works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major theme discussed in both the Vedas and the Upanishads?

    <p>Discussion of service, duty, and honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work evolved from the Vedas and is now considered part of the holy scriptures on its own merits?

    <p>The Upanishads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key difference between the core themes of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana?

    <p>One involves a king instructed by a god, while the other involves a kidnapped queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are the Ramayana and Mahabharata considered significant to Indian culture?

    <p>They are critical to understanding Indian religious beliefs and cultural values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable aspect of the relationship between Krishna and the king in the Bhagavad-Gita?

    <p>Krishna disguises himself as a chariot driver to counsel the king</p> Signup and view all the answers

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