Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
Who is traditionally ascribed as the author of the Ramayana?
Who is traditionally ascribed as the author of the Ramayana?
- Maharishi Vishwamitra
- Maharishi Narada
- Maharishi Valmiki (correct)
- Maharishi Vashistha
Which kingdom did Rama belong to?
Which kingdom did Rama belong to?
- Kosala
- Ayodhya (correct)
- Lanka
- Magadha
Who kidnapped Sita in the Ramayana?
Who kidnapped Sita in the Ramayana?
- Kumbhakarna
- Ravana (correct)
- Surpanakha
- Vibhishana
What are the two important epics of Hinduism known as the Itihasas?
What are the two important epics of Hinduism known as the Itihasas?
Signup and view all the answers
What urged Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest?
What urged Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
The Ramayana
- The authorship of the Ramayana is traditionally ascribed to Valmiki.
The Kingdom of Rama
- Rama belonged to the kingdom of Ayodhya.
The Abduction of Sita
- Sita was kidnapped by Ravana in the Ramayana.
The Itihasas
- The two important epics of Hinduism known as the Itihasas are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Rama's Exile
- Rama's fourteen-year exile to the forest was urged by Queen Kaikeyi, who used her boon to compel King Dasaratha to send Rama into exile.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
