Unit 4 Lesson 2

Which of the following texts is considered the oldest of the Vedic literature?

• Samaveda

• Rigveda

• Yajurveda

• Atharvaveda

What was the primary language used in Vedic literature?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Pali

Explain how the social structure during the Vedic Age was organized. Which group was considered the highest in the hierarchy?

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras

Analyze the role of women in the Vedic social structure. Which of the following statements is true?

• Women had no rights and were not educated.

• Women were allowed to participate in religious ceremonies and had access to education.

• Women were only responsible for household chores.

• Women were considered equal to men in all aspects.

Which Vedic text is primarily composed of melodies and chants?

• Rigveda

• Samaveda

• Atharvaveda

• Yajurveda

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Vedic social structure?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Untouchables

Evaluate the impact of Vedic religious practices on the development of later Hindu rituals.

• They had no influence on later Hindu rituals.

• They laid the foundation for many Hindu rituals practiced today.

• They were completely replaced by new rituals.

• They were only practiced by a small group and had little impact.