Indian literature Flashcards
Q: What is the ancestral language of early Indian literature?
Sanskrit
Q: How does Hindu literature reflect Indian life?
A: It reveals both the inner and outer life of Indian people.
Q: What is the earliest known literature of India?
A: The Vedas
Q: What does the word “Sanskrit” mean?
A: Cultivated or perfected
Q: How were the Vedas passed down before being written?
A: By word of mouth
Q: What do the Vedas contain?
A: Hymns and stories about Indian gods
Q: How old is Indian civilization compared to Greek and Roman civilizations?
A: It is older than both.
Q: What regions did India influence through civilization and language?
A: Europe and Asia
Q: What do many modern Indo-European languages have in common?
A: They evolved from the same original language.
Q: Name three countries where India founded colonies in ancient times.
A: Persia, Greece, and Rome
