Check for Understanding – Ancient India Literature 1. Which of these best describes Sanskrit? a. The son of Siddhartha b. The language used to speak in Buddhist teachings c. The written language in ancient Hindu teachings d. The spoken language of those who have achieved Nirvana 2. Which of these is best known as a famous text in India? a. The Torah b. The Bible c. The Dahli-‐Llama d. The Bhagavad-‐Gita 3. True or False: The Bhagavad-‐Gita is related to Buddhist teachings. a. True b. False 4. True or False: The Bhagavad-‐Gita is famous for teaching others about the Indian government system. a. True b. False 5. Which of the following groups / people could read Sanskrit? a. All Indian people b. Only followers of Hindu c. Only followers of Buddhism d. Brahmans and other elite intelligent Indians e. Both c and d 6. True or False: The Torah is famous for mentioning yoga in Ancient India. a. True b. False
ANSWER KEY 1. Which of these best describes Sanskrit? a. The son of Siddhartha b. The language used to speak in Buddhist teachings c. The written language in ancient Hindu teachings d. The spoken language of those who have achieved Nirvana 2. Which of these is best known as a famous text in India? a. The Torah b. The Bible c. The Dahli-‐Llama d. The Bhagavad-‐Gita 3. True or False: The Bhagavad-‐Gita is related to Buddhist teachings. a. True b. False – It is related to Hindu teachings 4. True or False: The Bhagavad-‐Gita is famous for teaching others about the Indian government system. a. True b. False – Teaches important Hindu rules 5. Which of the following groups / people could read Sanskrit? a. All Indian people b. Only followers of Hindu c. Only followers of Buddhism d. Brahmans and other elite intelligent Indians e. Both c and d 6. True or False: The Torah is famous for mentioning yoga in Ancient India. a. True b. False – The Bhagavad-‐Gita does.