Question 1

Question 3What were the sabha and the samiti?

Accepted Answer

The sabha and the samiti were assemblies, which resolved disputes among tribesmen and decided upon possession of resources. The sabha was made up of important members of the tribe and the samiti included all members of the tribe.

Question 2

Question 1Compare the areas of settlement during the Early and Later Vedic Age.

Accepted Answer

During the Early Vedic Age, Indo-Aryans settled in 'the land of seven rivers' in the Punjab region, also known as Sapta-Sindhu.During the Later Vedic Age, Indo-Aryans gradually moved further eastwards and settled in the Gangetic Valley. The entire region under their control came to be called Aryavarta, which means 'the land of the Aryans'.

Question 3

Question 2What were the political changes that took place in the Later Vedic Age?

Accepted Answer

During the Later Vedic Age, tribal units expanded to form kingdoms and chieftains evolved into hereditary monarchs. The king’s authority grew, he led wars, kept order, and staged grand yajnas to assert supremacy. The role and character of the sabha and samiti changed.

Question 4

Question 4What was the nature of social classification in the Early Vedic Age? How did it differ from that of the Later Vedic Age?

Accepted Answer

In the Early Vedic Age, society was divided into four varnas based on occupation—Brahmanas (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (traders/farmers), and Shudras (labourers). This system was flexible, and movement between varnas was possible.However, in the Later Vedic Age, the varna system became rigid and hereditary. A clear social hierarchy emerged: Brahmanas and Kshatriyas held the highest positions, Vaishyas occupied the middle tier, and Shudras were at the bottom, expected to serve the upper classes. Inter-varna marriages and mobility were no longer allowed.

Question 5

Question 5What was the nature of worship in the Early Vedic period? What were the new features of Vedic religion in the Later Vedic Age?

Accepted Answer

Nature of worship in the Early Vedic period —People worshipped the forces of nature as gods and goddesses. Indra, the god of thunder and rain, was the most important. Agni—the god of fire, Surya—the Sun god, Varuna—the god of water, Vayu—the god of wind, Soma—the god of plants, Prithvi—the Earth-god, Yama—the god of death and Usha—the goddess of dawn, were important gods.Yajnas or sacrifices were common rituals.Since gods had no definite shape, there were no statues and temples.The mode of worship was through chanting of the Rig Vedic hymns, and making offerings of sacrifices, grain, ghee and milk.Priests conducted the rituals.People usually prayed for good health and cattle and for the birth of sons.Nature of worship in the Later Vedic period —Prajapati (later known as Brahma) became an important god.Complicated prayers, elaborate rituals and sacrifices became more important in worshipping the Gods.Religion became ritualistic and expensive.The brahmanas gained power and rose in prominence as only they were allowed to perform rituals.

Question 6

Question 6Name the stages of life of an upper class man in Vedic society.

Accepted Answer

The four stages of life of an upper class man in Vedic society are:BrahmacharyaGrihasthaVanaprasthaSanyasa

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Question 7

Question 7What were the main occupations in the Early Vedic period?

Accepted Answer

In the beginning, the Indo-Aryans were nomads who moved from one place to another. Cattle rearing and cattle farming were their major occupations. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and asses were reared. The cow was a mark of wealth, and considered very valuable.As the Vedic people settled down, agriculture became an important occupation. People developed the art of weaving, carpentry, chariot-making and metal work.

Question 8

Question 8What were the occupations that developed in the Later Vedic Age?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture was the chief occupation of the Later Vedic people. Cattle rearing continued. Coppersmiths produced war weapons and ornaments. Ironsmiths produced arrowheads and spearheads. Weavers, leather workers, carpenters, chariot-makers and jewellers lived in the villages. Painted Grey Ware pottery were also produced.

The Vedic Period

Answer In Brief

Many Developments Took Place