Indian Literature G8 Q3

The earliest known literature of India is a collection of traditions handed down by word of mouth called _______. It contains hymns addressed to the Indian gods.

This word means cultivated or perfected.

This country is the center of civilization which spread from east to south that affected the language and culture of many countries in both Europe and Asia.

It is an Indo-European word that means "to draw milk"

India's civilization is older than that of which two countries? Give at least one only.

India's __________ greatly influenced both the East and West that long before Christ lived, they were already teaching the brotherhood of all people.

• Philosophy and Religion
• Scientific bent
• Trigonometry, grammar books, phonetics, and chess

What were the scientific major contributions of India?

• Philosophy and Religion
• Scientific bent
• Trigonometry, grammar books, phonetics, and chess

Indians believed that a knowledge of God and a strong belief in Hinduism is necessary to save humankind.

• Piety, a deeply religious spirit
• Corresponds to the great epochs

Which characteristic of Indian literature states that most Indian literature are made of epics centered in the belief of reincarnation and karma?

• Piety, a deeply religious spirit
• Corresponds to the great epochs

What are the two most important epics in Indian literature? Give just one.