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What was the first known war in history? @RISwampYankee - The Mahabharata was written in Sanskrit. The Vedas were passed down orally. That said, I understand what you are saying. |
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May 29 |
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What was the first known war in history? @ T.E.D-I would be more comfortable if this "no known literate civilization" claim is made with reference knowledge gathered by the Western world using "Western" literary and thought constructs.Also just a point of interest, civilization does not have to mean writing. Certain knowledge (e.g. Vedas) was traditionally passed down by word of mouth.I am not trying to cloud history with religion but trying to offer a perspective that the knowledge that we are privy to is not absolute and there are cultures whose study may expand our knowledge-base.So, I would say civilization=culture not writing. |
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May 29 |
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What was the first known war in history? @ Monstertruck- Unfortunately,anything related to ancient India or the vedic period is tied to religion and references are drawn from ancient texts. If you are not a believer, they don't make a lot of sense. Let me see if I can find more suitable evidence. I do remember seeing research a few years ago that dated the Rig Veda to be 8000 yrs old. |
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May 29 |
answered | What was the first known war in history? |
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May 24 |
answered | When did propaganda or the influence of Media first start to have effect? |
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May 18 |
answered | From whom did Gandhi learn his protest technique of non-violence? |
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May 18 |
answered | What factors contributed to the popularity of Eastern cultures in the USA in late 20th century? |
