Single Answer MCQ
Q-00149339

Why did the Greeks refer to the land as 'Indoi'?

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Based on the name of a river

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Due to their cultural influences

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From the term 'Hindu'

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Out of respect for Indian culture

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. Based on the name of a river

Solution:

The Greeks referred to the land as 'Indoi' after dropping the 'h' from the Persian 'Hindu', which was based on the 'Sindhu' river.

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