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प्रश्न
What was the position of the women in the Rig Vedic Period?
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उत्तर
In the Rig Vedic period the position of the women was high and respectable. They were given opportunities for education. Women could choose their husbands. There was no child marriage and widows were allowed to remarry. No religious function could be completed without her presence. Some women composed verses, which are included in Rig Veda.
संबंधित प्रश्न
On what basis was the Aryan society divided? Mention the functions of each social group.
Textbook Keywords: Transmigration of the soul
Fill in the blanks:
The two councils, the __________ and the _____ exercised control over the king.
Fill in the blank:
The most important god of the early Aryans was ______.
How did the king become more powerful during this period?
Who was a Rajan? What were his duties?
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Magadha | (a) Creator |
| 2. Ashvamedha yagna | (b) Destroyer |
| 3. Grihastha | (c) Kosala |
| 4. Shiva | (d) Patna and Gaya |
| 5. Brahma | (e) Horse sacrifice |
| 6. Avadha | (f) Householder |
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Aryavarta | a. | head of the family |
| 2. | Jana | b. | smaller assembly of selected people |
| 3. | Gramani | c. | land of the Aryans |
| 4. | Sabha | d. | tribe of the Vedic Period |
| 5. | Grihapati | e. | headman of the village |
Choose the correct answer:
In the Aryan society kshatriyas were the __________.
What is our chief source of information about the early Aryans?
