Q. was the term “Yavana” associated with which of the following?

[A] Arabs

[B] Greeks

[C] Persians

[D] Turkish

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The term yavana (or yona) for Greeks, which was used throughout India.

  • The word was derived from the Persian word yauna, which referred to Greeks.
  • In India the term yavana was used to denote all persons of Greek origin, including those of mixed race and even the Phoenicians.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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