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1. Why were travellers attracted towards India?
Ans: Travellers
were attracted towards India as the fame of Indian art, culture, religion and
architecture had spread far and wide.
2. What were the
sources of the ancient education system?
Ans: The sources of the ancient education system
were Vedas, Itihas, Arthashastra, Varta, Mimasa and the writings of Aryabhata, Panini and Patanjali.
3. What were the
features of education system in India?
Ans: Education
system in India focused on the moral, physical, spiritual and intellectual
aspects of life. It focused both on learning and physical development.
4. What was the role of the guru in pupil's lives?
Ans: The role of guru
in pupil's lives was to provide complete learning and make them realize their
inner potential.
5. Where did nuns and
monks receive their education?
Ans: Nuns and monks
received their education in viharas.
6. What is Panini
known for?
Ans: Panini is
known for his greatest work on grammar called Ashtadhyai.
7. Which university
did Xuan Zang and I- Qing study at?
Ans: They studied
at Nalanda University.
8. Which subject did
Xuan Zang study in India?
Ans: Xuan Zang
studied yogshashtra in India.
9. How did society
help in the education of the students?
Ans: Financial
support came from rich merchants, wealthy parents and society. They also gifted
buildings and lands to the universities