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Which language is the language of the extensive liturgical works of the Vedic religion?
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?
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?
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?
What is the language of many prominent texts associated with major Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
Where were some Sanskrit texts composed outside of ancient India?
Where were some Sanskrit texts composed outside of ancient India?
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Vedic language
Vedic language
The language of extensive Vedic religious texts.
Ṛg·veda composition
Ṛg·veda composition
Began between 1500 and 1000 BCE.
Classical Sanskrit norm
Classical Sanskrit norm
Became standard after Pāṇini (around 6th/4th century BCE).
Major Indian religious texts
Major Indian religious texts
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Sanskrit texts outside India
Sanskrit texts outside India
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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.
