Vedic Age
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Vedic Age starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the importance of the Upanishads in Vedic literature.
Describe the role of the king in Vedic society.
Explain the difference between Early Vedic and Later Vedic society.
Explain the role of the 'Purohita' in Vedic society.
Explain the significance of the river Saraswati in the Vedic texts.
Name any two important rivers mentioned in the Rigveda.
Name the two main assemblies in the Vedic polity.
The Vedic Age is divided into two periods. Name them.
The Later Vedic Age saw the emergence of which new political unit? (1) Janapada (2) Mahajanapada (3) Grama (4) Sabha
The term 'Brahmana' in the Vedic context refers to: (1) A priestly class (2) A warrior class (3) A merchant class (4) A farming class
Which language were the Vedas composed in? (1) Prakrit (2) Sanskrit (3) Pali (4) Tamil
Which of the following is a collection of melodies and chants used for rituals? (1) Rigveda (2) Samaveda (3) Yajurveda (4) Atharvaveda
The Sabha and Samiti were _______ bodies in the Vedic period.
The term 'Grihapati' in the Vedic Age referred to the _______ of the household.
The Vedic Age is generally dated between _______ BCE and _______ BCE.
The Vedic people are also known as _______.
True or False: The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas.
True or False: The Vedic Age saw the beginning of settled agriculture.
True or False: The Vedic people believed in life after death.
True or False: The Vedic people used iron tools during the Early Vedic Age.
