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Q · Literary Sources AncientEasy · 45s
Which language is used in the earliest Buddhist texts?
TopicLiterary Sources Ancient
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Theravada Buddhist Canon was written in Pali.
Final Answer: Option C — Pali