Vedic Age
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Vedic Age starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the changes in society from the Early Vedic to the Later Vedic period.
Describe the education system during the Vedic Age.
Describe the role of women in the Early Vedic society.
Explain the concept of 'Sacrifice' (Yajna) in Vedic religion.
Explain the difference between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic religious practices.
Explain the importance of the river Saraswati in Vedic literature.
Explain the significance of the Sabha and Samiti in Vedic polity.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In the Later Vedic period, the importance of rituals and sacrifices increased, and the role of priests became more prominent. This led to the compilation of texts that explained the procedures and significance of these rituals.' Name the texts referred to in the passage and explain their role in Vedic society.
The term 'Arya' in the Vedic Age referred to (1) a race (2) a language (3) a noble person (4) a king
Which language was used to compose the Vedas? (1) Sanskrit (2) Prakrit (3) Pali (4) Tamil
Which of the following is a correct pair? (1) Brahmins - Warriors (2) Kshatriyas - Priests (3) Vaishyas - Traders (4) Shudras - Rulers
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Early Vedic society? (1) Patriarchal family (2) Matriarchal family (3) Joint family (4) Tribal organization
Fill in the blank: The Vedic people believed in the concept of ______, the cosmic order.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic people called their settlements ______.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic people used ______ as a medium of exchange before the use of coins.
Fill in the blank: The Vedic people worshipped natural forces like ______, Indra, and Agni.
True or False: The Later Vedic Period saw the rise of large kingdoms and the decline of tribal assemblies.
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 did not know the use of iron.
