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What was the head of the family known as in early Aryan society?
What was the head of the family known as in early Aryan society?
What was the prohibited animal for slaughter among the Aryans?
What was the prohibited animal for slaughter among the Aryans?
What was the name of the intoxicating liquor consumed by the Aryans?
What was the name of the intoxicating liquor consumed by the Aryans?
What were the staple foods of the early Aryans?
What were the staple foods of the early Aryans?
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What was the sacred Indo-Aryan collection of Vedic hymns and prayers called?
What was the sacred Indo-Aryan collection of Vedic hymns and prayers called?
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Study Notes
Early Aryan Society
- The head of the family was known as the Grihapati.
Dietary Practices
- The cow was a prohibited animal for slaughter among the Aryans.
- The staple foods of the early Aryans were barley, wheat, and rice.
Beverages
- The intoxicating liquor consumed by the Aryans was called Soma.
Religious Texts
- The sacred Indo-Aryan collection of Vedic hymns and prayers was called the Rigveda.
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Test your knowledge of the economic and social life of the Aryans with this quiz. Explore topics such as the family structure, political units, and dietary habits of the early Aryans. Learn more about their social and cultural practices.
