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Where did Sanskrit arise from and when?
Sanskrit arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age.
What is the role of Sanskrit in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism.
What is the significance of Sanskrit in South and Southeast Asia?
Sanskrit was a link language in ancient and medieval South Asia, and upon transmission of Hindu and Buddhist culture to Southeast Asia, East Asia and Central Asia in the early medieval era, it became a language of religion and high culture, and of the political elites in some of these regions.
What impact did Sanskrit have on the languages of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia?
Sanskrit had a lasting effect on the languages of South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia, especially in their formal and learned vocabularies.
What are the different varieties of Sanskrit?
Sanskrit generally connotes several Old Indo-Aryan language varieties, with the most archaic being the Vedic.
Test your knowledge of Sanskrit language, its history, and cultural significance with this quiz. From its origins in South Asia to its role as the sacred language of Hinduism, this quiz will challenge your understanding of Sanskrit.
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