Sanskrit Literature Quiz
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Which language is the language of the extensive liturgical works of the Vedic religion?

  • Vedic Sanskrit (correct)
  • Middle Indic (prakritic)
  • Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit
  • Classical Sanskrit
  • When did the composition of the Ṛg·veda begin?

  • Between 500 BCE and 500 CE
  • Around 6th or 4th century BCE
  • Between about 1500 and 1000 BCE (correct)
  • Around 1000 to 500 BCE
  • When did Classical Sanskrit texts become the norm?

  • After the time of the grammarian Pāṇini around 6th or 4th century BCE (correct)
  • Around 1000 to 500 BCE
  • Between 500 BCE and 500 CE
  • Between about 1500 and 1000 BCE
  • What is the language of many prominent texts associated with major Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

    <p>Classical Sanskrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were some Sanskrit texts composed outside of ancient India?

    <p>Central Asia, East Asia or Southeast Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sanskrit Language

    • The language of the extensive liturgical works of the Vedic religion is Sanskrit.

    Composition of the Ṛg·veda

    • The composition of the Ṛg·veda began around 1500 BCE.

    Development of Sanskrit

    • Classical Sanskrit texts became the norm around 500 BCE.

    Prominent Indian Religions

    • Sanskrit is the language of many prominent texts associated with major Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

    Sanskrit Texts Outside of Ancient India

    • Some Sanskrit texts were composed outside of ancient India, in countries such as Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

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    Test your knowledge of Sanskrit literature with this quiz! Explore texts composed in Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, and non-standard forms, and learn about the rich literary tradition dating back to ancient times.

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