Vedic Civilization Quiz

The time period spanning from 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE when the Aryans began settling in the Sapta Sindhu region of Northern India.

The region in northern India where the Aryans settled during the Early Vedic Age. It encompassed the land of seven rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Saraswati.

A historical term referring to the land of the seven rivers, also known as the Sapta Sindhu, regarded as the holy land by the Aryans.

The religious texts of the Aryans revered as sacred scriptures and containing hymns, prayers, rituals, and philosophical discussions.

A nomadic group who migrated from Central Asia to India, bringing with them their language, culture, and traditions.

The four main bodies of knowledge in ancient India: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.

Collection of prayers to gods like Usha, Agni, Indra, and Mitra.

It details rituals for worship and sacrifices, providing instruction on how to perform religious ceremonies.

Ancient Indian society was structured in a hierarchical manner, with the family as the foundational unit.

Women had significant roles in Vedic society. They received education, participated in marriage ceremonies, and had the freedom to choose their husbands.

The four social groups in Aryan society, based on their occupations, were called varnas or castes: Brahmins (priests & scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors & rulers), Vaishyas (merchants & farmers), and Shudras (laborers & servants).

In the early Vedic period, the varna system was flexible, allowing people to change occupations and marry outside their caste. However, over time, caste became fixed by birth. This meant that people were born into their varna and could not change it.

The Aryans wore two pieces of unstitched cloth: the uttariya (upper garment) and the antariya (lower garment). The uttariya was draped over the shoulder, while the antariya was wrapped around the waist.

The Aryans were fond of various forms of recreation, including chariot racing, horse racing, hunting (especially elephants, boars, antelopes, and buffalo), and gambling. They also enjoyed dancing, music, and social gatherings during festivals.

The Aryans worshipped forces of nature as deities. They believed in Dyaus (sky god), Prithvi (earth goddess), Indra (thunderstorm and war god), Agni (fire god), and Surya (sun god).

The early Aryans primarily practiced agriculture and cattle rearing, growing barley, wheat, and rice. They also had specialized artisans like carpenters, metalworkers, tanners, fishermen, weavers, and potters.

The Aryans mainly used a barter system for trade, exchanging goods directly without using money. Cows were often used as a form of currency. They visited neighboring villages on special days for trading but did not engage in long-distance trade like the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The king or rajan led various tribes organized into ganas. This period also saw the emergence of the varna system, dividing society into four social groups based on occupation.

The early Vedic Age is also known as the period between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE, when the Aryans migrated to India and settled in the Sapta Sindhu region, also known as Brahmavarta. This period is significant for the composition of the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.