Question

Indian culture had a deep impact on the art and cultural life of_____
A. Latin America
B. North America
C. Southeast Asia
D. Australia

Answer 1

Hint: Indian cultural values, norms, ethics had a deep-rooted impact in many parts of the world. Indian culture is said to have originated during the Indus valley civilization. It includes a combination of several cultures together which has been caused as a result of historical influences.

Complete answer: South Asia and Southeast Asia had a strong influence on Indian culture. This part of Asia is connected to India through immigration politics, colonization and influence. The culture, history, religious practices and traditions vary from place to place within India. India’s politics, mathematics, cuisine, philosophy, languages, dance and many other aspects have made a great impact in the world across India.
India has 29 states and it is the second-largest populated country in the world. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are Indian religions. These are based on the principles of Dharma(religion), Karma(Deed) and Ahimsa(Non-Violence). The greatest propounder of Non Violence is the Mahatma Gandhi who used this principle to fight the Indian freedom struggle. India is a very diverse country both culturally and ethnically. Religion plays one of the major roles in the life of many people. Southeast Asia was influenced by Indian cultures in several ways. The amalgamation started around 290 BC with the influence of the Hindu and Buddhist cultures which was practised by the locals. Kingdoms of the southeast coast of India had established trade relations as well as cultural relations with the kingdoms of Southeast Asia such as Burma, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and many others.
Option C is the right answer.

Note: The traders from south India are said to have continued their dominance in the area of Southeast Asia till 1500 CE. The Chola empire had an intense impact in Southeast Asia.