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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cattle herding (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vaisyas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Bhagavad Gita (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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