Janapadas and Later Vedic Society Quiz
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What type of dwellings were primarily used by people in the Janapadas?

  • Huts (correct)
  • Wooden longhouses
  • Mud brick houses
  • Stone forts
  • Which types of animals were commonly kept by the people in the Janapadas?

  • Cattle and other animals (correct)
  • Domestic birds only
  • Reptiles and amphibians
  • Wild animals
  • Based on archaeological findings, what can be inferred about the agricultural practices in the Janapadas?

  • They practiced nomadic herding.
  • They likely engaged in a mixed subsistence involving livestock. (correct)
  • They relied solely on fishing.
  • There is no evidence of agriculture.
  • What can be concluded about the population density in the Janapadas based on the dwelling structures identified?

    <p>Population density was moderate, reflected by the use of huts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Janapada life can be inferred from the archaeological findings on settlements and livestock?

    <p>Community structure that included both settlements and animal husbandry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary responsibility associated with the Brahmins during the Later Vedic Period?

    <p>Teach the Vedas and perform sacrifices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was responsible primarily for agricultural activities during the Later Vedic Period?

    <p>Vaishyas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Ashvamedha and Rajasuya Yajnas in the Later Vedic Period?

    <p>They led to the recognition of certain men as Rajahs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the social groups categorized in Later Vedic society?

    <p>According to specific functions called Varnas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Shudras in the Later Vedic Period is accurate?

    <p>They served the other three Varnas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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