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Ancient Scripts and Languages: A Window into Ancient Beliefs and Practices

Description: Ancient Scripts and Languages: A Window into Ancient Beliefs and Practices
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Which ancient script was used to write the Rigveda, the oldest known religious text in the world?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Brahmi

  3. Devanagari

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rigveda, composed in Sanskrit, was written in the Brahmi script, which is considered the ancestor of many modern Indian scripts.

The cuneiform script, developed by the ancient Sumerians, was primarily used for:

  1. Religious Texts

  2. Administrative Records

  3. Literary Works

  4. Scientific Treatises


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cuneiform script was extensively used for administrative purposes, including record-keeping, trade transactions, and legal documents.

The hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt was characterized by:

  1. Ideograms

  2. Phonetic Symbols

  3. Logograms

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hieroglyphic script incorporated ideograms (symbols representing ideas), phonetic symbols (representing sounds), and logograms (symbols representing words).

The ancient Chinese writing system known as 'Hanzi' is primarily based on:

  1. Ideograms

  2. Phonetic Symbols

  3. Logograms

  4. Syllabic Characters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanzi characters are predominantly ideograms, representing ideas or concepts rather than specific sounds.

The ancient Mayan script was primarily used for:

  1. Religious Texts

  2. Historical Narratives

  3. Astronomical Calculations

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mayan script was versatile, serving purposes such as religious texts, historical records, astronomical calculations, and even everyday communication.

The ancient Greek alphabet, derived from the Phoenician script, had how many letters?

  1. 24

  2. 26

  3. 30

  4. 32


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The original Greek alphabet consisted of 24 letters, later expanded to 26 with the addition of vowels.

The ancient Roman alphabet, adapted from the Etruscan alphabet, had how many letters?

  1. 21

  2. 23

  3. 25

  4. 27


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The early Roman alphabet had 23 letters, with the letter 'G' added later.

The ancient Hebrew alphabet, known as 'Aleph-Bet', consists of how many letters?

  1. 22

  2. 24

  3. 26

  4. 28


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hebrew alphabet comprises 22 letters, with five additional final forms used at the end of words.

The ancient Arabic alphabet, derived from the Nabataean script, has how many letters?

  1. 26

  2. 28

  3. 30

  4. 32


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters, with variations in some letters depending on their position in a word.

The ancient Sanskrit language, considered sacred in Hinduism, is written in which script?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Devanagari

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is primarily written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and other modern Indian languages.

The ancient Tamil language, spoken in southern India, is written in which script?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Devanagari

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tamil language has its own unique script, known as the Tamil script, which has been in use for over 2,000 years.

The ancient Telugu language, spoken in southern India, is written in which script?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Devanagari

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Telugu language is written in the Telugu script, which is distinct from other Indian scripts and has its own unique characters.

The ancient Kannada language, spoken in southern India, is written in which script?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Devanagari

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kannada language is written in the Kannada script, which has been in use for over 1,000 years.

The ancient Malayalam language, spoken in southern India, is written in which script?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Devanagari

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Malayalam language is written in the Malayalam script, which is closely related to the Kannada script.

The ancient scripts and languages provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations. Studying them helps us understand:

  1. Religious Rituals

  2. Social Structures

  3. Economic Systems

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ancient scripts and languages offer a glimpse into various aspects of ancient civilizations, including religious rituals, social structures, economic systems, and cultural practices.

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