Vedic Age
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Vedic Age starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of the king (Rajan) in the Vedic Age.
Describe the role of women in the Early Vedic society.
Explain the difference between Early Vedic and Later Vedic society.
Explain the importance of fire (Agni) in Vedic rituals.
Explain the term 'Janapada' as used in the Later Vedic Age.
Explain the term 'Sabha' in the context of the Vedic Age.
Name the four Vedas.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In the Later Vedic Age, the importance of the Sabha and Samiti declined, and the king's power increased. The king began to perform grand rituals like the Rajasuya and Ashvamedha to assert his authority.' Based on this passage, what can you infer about the political changes during the Later Vedic Age?
Which of the following is a correct statement about education in the Vedic Age? (1) Only boys were educated (2) Both boys and girls received education (3) Only girls were educated (4) Education was not important
Which of the following is NOT a Veda? (1) Rigveda (2) Samaveda (3) Yajurveda (4) Arthashastra
Which of the following statements is correct about the Later Vedic Age? (1) People lived mainly as nomads (2) Agriculture became more important (3) There were no kingdoms (4) Writing was common
Which of the following was a major change in society during the Later Vedic Age? (1) Decline of agriculture (2) Rise of large kingdoms (3) End of rituals (4) No social divisions
Fill in the blank: The head of a Vedic tribe was called the _______.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic Age is divided into the Early Vedic Period and the _______ Vedic Period.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic hymns were composed in _______ form.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic people measured wealth mainly in terms of _______.
True or False: The caste system became more rigid during the Later Vedic Age.
True or False: The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas.
True or False: The Vedic people believed in life after death.
True or False: The Vedic people believed in many gods and goddesses (polytheism).
