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Which branch of the Indo-European languages does Sanskrit belong to?
Which branch of the Indo-European languages does Sanskrit belong to?
- Indo-Aryan (correct)
- Dravidian
- Austronesian
- Sino-Tibetan
In which collection are the 1,028 hymns composed in Vedic Sanskrit found?
In which collection are the 1,028 hymns composed in Vedic Sanskrit found?
- Rigveda (correct)
- Yajurveda
- Atharvaveda
- Samaveda
What is the sacred language of Hinduism?
What is the sacred language of Hinduism?
- Prakrit
- Sanskrit (correct)
- Pali
- Avestan
During which era did Sanskrit become a language of religion and high culture in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia?
During which era did Sanskrit become a language of religion and high culture in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia?
Which language had a lasting effect on the vocabularies of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia?
Which language had a lasting effect on the vocabularies of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia?