Language+and+Literture

Language and Literature

1 What does the connection between Sanskrit and other Indo-European languages imply? Why was this a significant historical development in the 18th century? They are matched only by the number of gods and goddesses who are worshipped, Sanskrit's link to the Indo-European family of languages was initially theorized by a British scholar, 2 India's history is full of migrations and invasions from outside the subcontinent. How did the Aryan migration into India impact the region’s culture? Human languages evolved along with rites and rituals, and India is thought to have preserved examples of very early pre-language sounds 3 How has the traditional process of transferring the mantras to the next generation helped maintain the caste system? Prior to and even after the development of written language, mantras have been passed down in oral form, among males of the priestly caste, 4 Who began to study India's history? Why? Brahman because they memorized ancient texts 5 How did Indians preserve their literature and customs over the centuries? In modern times, how do we ensure our records will be preserved for years to come? in palm leaf manuscripts, in books 6 Despite all of India's modernizations, why will it likely be difficult to do away with all aspects of the caste system? because everybody should be created equal now a days 7 How do Hindus differentiate between the importance of the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas? are the oldest of the four works is the //Rig-Veda//, a collection of over 1,000 hymns 8 What are the three main gods in Hinduism? What are their roles? Brahma Vishnu Shiva. Brahma- The Creator, Vishnu- is the **savior** and protector of mankind, Shiva-is the destroyer of evil, and the creator of new life, and sustainer of life, the cosmic lord. 9 What role do the Mahabharata and the Ramayana play in Indian history? What are some other cultures' epic stories.