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What is the origin of Sanskrit?
It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age.
What is the significance of Vedic Sanskrit?
It is the most archaic form found in the Rigveda, composed between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE.
What impact did Sanskrit have on Southeast Asia and East Asia?
It became a language of religion and high culture, and of the political elites in some of these regions.
What is the connection between Sanskrit and the ancient Dravidian languages?
The ancient Dravidian languages influenced Sanskrit's phonology and syntax.
What is the role of Sanskrit in Hinduism?
It is the sacred language of Hinduism and the language of classical Hindu philosophy.
Test your knowledge of the ancient language Sanskrit with this quiz. Explore its origins, significance in Hinduism, and its role in classical Hindu philosophy. See how much you know about this classical Indo-European language.
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