The Aryan and Vedic Eras
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Which language spoken by the Aryans is considered an ancestor of modern European languages?

  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Sanskrit (correct)

    • When did the Aryans migrate to India?

  • Around 1000 B.C.
  • Around 1500 B.C.
  • Around 2000 B.C.
  • Around 1800 B.C. (correct)

    • What was considered the highest moral calling in Aryan culture?

  • Dharma (correct)
  • Moksha
  • Karma
  • Nirvana

    • Which language was spoken by the Aryans during the Vedic Age?

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

    What was the main economic activity of the Aryans during the Vedic Age?

    <p>Cattle herding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did the Aryans have in battle during the Vedic Age?

    <p>Mastery of horses and chariots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class in the caste system comprised merchants, peasants, and farmers?

    <p>Vaisyas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main ethical text of Hinduism mentioned in the text?

    <p>The Bhagavad Gita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that determines one's form in the next life based on their behavior and deeds in their previous existence?

    <p>Karma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the caste system provided stability to Indian society, according to the text?

    <p>Obligation to look after one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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