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?

Population density was moderate, reflected by the use of huts. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Community structure that included both settlements and animal husbandry. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Teach the Vedas and perform sacrifices (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vaishyas (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They led to the recognition of certain men as Rajahs (D) Signup and view all the answers

How were the social groups categorized in Later Vedic society?

According to specific functions called Varnas (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

They served the other three Varnas (C) Signup and view all the answers

Later Vedic Society

A society in ancient India with four main social groups (Varnas) with specific roles: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (rulers), Vaishyas (farmers/traders), and Shudras (servants).

Varnas

The four social classes in the Later Vedic Period of India.