Language & Words
Sanskrit Quiz
The ancient language of the Vedas — grammar, philosophy, and linguistic impact.
The ancient language of the Vedas — grammar, philosophy, and linguistic impact.
Panini's Sanskrit grammar from the 4th century BC was so sophisticated it influenced the development of modern computer science. Sanskrit (Saṃskṛta, 'refined') is the classical language of South Asia — the medium of the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and Kalidasa's plays. As an early-attested Indo-European language, Sanskrit also unlocked the discovery of the Indo-European family by Sir William Jones in 1786.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore Vedic versus Classical Sanskrit, Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī and its 3,959 sutras, the major sacred texts from the Rigveda to the Mahabharata, William Jones's Indo-European discovery, and the many English words borrowed from Sanskrit.
The Rigveda was composed approximately 1500–1200 BC, making it the oldest extant religious text in any Indo-European language and the foundational text of Hinduism.
Pāṇini was a Sanskrit grammarian who lived around the 4th century BC. His Aṣṭādhyāyī ('Eight Chapters') of 3,959 sutras formalized Sanskrit grammar with rigor centuries ahead of his time.
Avatar (avatāra), guru, karma, nirvana, mantra, yoga, pundit (paṇḍita), cheetah (citrakāya), and juggernaut (Jagannātha) — among many more.
Last updated: April 2026