5.2 Vedic Society

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Ancient writings known as the __ include poems, hymns, myths, and rituals.

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Vedas

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The leader of each village was given the title of __.

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raja

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Sanskrit was the language of the __ civilization.

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Aryan

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Aryan society was divided into four social classes called __.

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varnas

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Brahmanism was practiced by the __, who based their religion on the Vedas.

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Aryans

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The caste system came to divide Indian society into groups based on ___.

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birth, wealth, or occupation

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How were the early Harappan and Aryan civilizations similar?

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They settled in the Indus Valley.

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In the Vedic period, some rajas became the rulers of powerful kingdoms. Rajas were often __.

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warriors

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What was the purpose of the Vedic texts?

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They described the religious rituals of early Hinduism.

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Which was NOT one of the Aryan social classes? Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Brahmins, Sudras

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Vedas