10 Questions
Which language spoken by the Aryans is considered an ancestor of modern European languages?
Sanskrit
When did the Aryans migrate to India?
Around 1800 B.C.
What was considered the highest moral calling in Aryan culture?
Dharma
Which language was spoken by the Aryans during the Vedic Age?
Sanskrit
What was the main economic activity of the Aryans during the Vedic Age?
Cattle herding
What advantage did the Aryans have in battle during the Vedic Age?
Mastery of horses and chariots
Which class in the caste system comprised merchants, peasants, and farmers?
Vaisyas
What is the main ethical text of Hinduism mentioned in the text?
The Bhagavad Gita
What is the concept that determines one's form in the next life based on their behavior and deeds in their previous existence?
Karma
What aspect of the caste system provided stability to Indian society, according to the text?
Obligation to look after one another
Test your knowledge of the Aryan and Vedic eras, their influence on ancient Indian culture, and the development of their religious and social systems. Explore the linguistic connections between these nomadic peoples and modern European languages.
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