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Sri Lankan History and Literature

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Why is the Mahawamsa considered a trustworthy historical source?

It is the oldest text written about Sri Lanka.

Significant events are corroborated by inscriptions and other historical sources. (correct)

It contains mainly religious content and few historical details.

It was written in a unique script that is hard to decipher.

What is the Mahawamsa Teekawa primarily used for?

To annotate and explain specific sections of the *Mahawamsa*. (correct)

To provide a modern interpretation of the *Mahawamsa*.

To summarize the main events of Sri Lankan history.

To criticize the historical accuracy of the *Mahawamsa*.

What type of source is the Selalihini Sandesha classified as?

Wamsakatha

Mahavamsa

Sandesha Kāvya (correct)

Prashasti Kāvya

What is noted as a characteristic difference between the Mahawamsa and the Deepawamsa?

The Mahawamsa is more comprehensive and contains fewer repetitions compared to the Deepawamsa. Signup and view all the answers

What medium was used for recording ancient literary and religious information in Sri Lanka?

Ola leaves Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sri Lankan History

Sri Lanka's history is written in one continuous text, making it a significant historical source.
Mahawamsa, a historical source, is considered credible due to corroborated historical events.
Supporting evidence includes inscriptions and other resources.
The Mahawamsa Teekawa, an annotation of Mahawamsa, clarifies certain regions of the text.
It's also called Wansattappakasini and contains details unavailable elsewhere.

Historical Sources

Deepawamsa contains simplified accounts of certain historical events.
Repetitions within Deepawamsa can be observed.
Mahawamsa serves as a historical chronicle with fewer errors than Deepawamsa.

Ancient Literature

Ancient literary and religious texts were written on ola leaves.
Sri Lanka has a tradition of talipot leaves.

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Explore the rich history of Sri Lanka through significant texts like the Mahawamsa and Deepawamsa. This quiz delves into the credibility, sources, and ancient literary traditions, including the unique methods of documenting history on ola and talipot leaves. Test your knowledge on these invaluable historical resources!