Sanskrit Language and Hinduism Quiz
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What is Sanskrit's classification within the Indo-European languages?

  • It belongs to the Slavic branch
  • It belongs to the Iranian branch
  • It belongs to the Germanic branch
  • It belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch (correct)

    • Where did Vedic Sanskrit originate?

  • Westward migration from China to Southeast Asia
  • Northward migration from India to Central Asia
  • Eastward migration from Afghanistan to northwestern India (correct)
  • Southward migration from Russia to South Asia

    • What is the Rigveda?

  • A collection of Buddhist scriptures
  • A Jainism religious text
  • A collection of 1,028 hymns composed between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE (correct)
  • A historical text of Hinduism

    • What was the role of Sanskrit in ancient and medieval South Asia?

    <p>It was a link language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the ancient Dravidian languages influence Sanskrit?

    <p>Influenced Sanskrit's phonology and syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most widely learned second language in the world?

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

    In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

    <p>59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language influenced Late Old English by contributing grammar and core vocabulary?

    <p>Old Norse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Germanic people migrated to the island of Great Britain and gave the language its namesake?

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

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