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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.
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Fill in the blanks:
The ______ is the most important Veda.
On what basis was the Aryan society divided? Mention the functions of each social group.
Textbook Keywords: Transmigration of the soul
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The two councils, the __________ and the _____ exercised control over the king.
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The most important god of the early Aryans was ______.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Aryavarta | (a) commander-in-chief |
| 2. Senani | (b) god of rain and thunder |
| 3. Jana | (c) land of the Aryans |
| 4. Gramin | (d) tribe of the Vedic Period |
| 5. Sabha | (e) headman of the village |
| 6. Indra | (f) smaller assembly of selected people |
Name the four kingdoms that developed from small tribal organizations.
How did the king become more powerful during this period?
Name the four classes in the Rig Vedic Period. Who were the members of each of these classes?
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 |
