Which language is used in the Theravada Buddhist scriptures preserved on the island?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Pali, the language of the Tripitaka and the Mahavamsa
- Step 1: The Pali Canon was written down on the island and the chronicles are in Pali verse. Answer: Pali, the language of the Tripitaka and the Mahavamsa. Why not the others: Sanskrit, Latin and Arabic are the sacred languages of other religions.
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