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What was William Jones' profession when he arrived in Calcutta in 1783?
What was William Jones' profession when he arrived in Calcutta in 1783?
- Soldier in the British Army
- Doctor at a local hospital
- Junior judge at the Supreme Court (correct)
- Teacher at a local school
Which languages did William Jones know before arriving in Calcutta?
Which languages did William Jones know before arriving in Calcutta?
- Portuguese, Dutch, Swahili, Turkish
- Greek, Latin, French, English, Arabic, Persian (correct)
- Russian, German, Hindi, Bengali
- Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish
What did Henry Thomas Colebrooke and Nathaniel Halhed do regarding the ancient Indian heritage?
What did Henry Thomas Colebrooke and Nathaniel Halhed do regarding the ancient Indian heritage?
- Conducted archaeological excavations in China
- Explored South American history
- Mastered Indian languages and translated Sanskrit and Persian works into English (correct)
- Wrote novels set in ancient India
What did William Jones believe had happened to Indian civilization over time?
What did William Jones believe had happened to Indian civilization over time?
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What did the Company officials feel institutions should encourage regarding ancient Indian texts?
What did the Company officials feel institutions should encourage regarding ancient Indian texts?
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What was the purpose of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by Jones and Colebrooke?
What was the purpose of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by Jones and Colebrooke?
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