Question

What is the significance of Latin in relation to Classical Sanskrit in India?

• A. Latin replaced Sanskrit
• B. Latin and Sanskrit originated from the same root
• C. Sanskrit held a similar role in India as Latin did in medieval Europe
• D. Latin is derived from Sanskrit

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sanskrit held a similar role in India as Latin did in medieval Europe

The document explicitly states that Classical Sanskrit “formerly held a place in India similar to that held by Latin in medieval Europe”.