6
HISTORY
5 - The Vedic Age: Worksheet-5.1
Name:
Date:
Q1.
Fill in the blanks.
a.The
is a collection of 1028 hymns.
b. The Aryans who settled in India are called the
.
c. The Aryans first entered India around
.
d.The
laid the foundation of the Hindu way of thought and Hindu religion.
e. The Aryans first settled in the region called
.
Q2.
Match the columns.
1. Collection of musical verses from the Rig Veda
2. Contains chants to cure diseases
3. Contains mantras and rituals
4. Tell us different rituals and explain their meaning
5. Provides instructions on living an ascetic life in the forest
6. Teaches the cycles of birth and death
Q3.
Quiz time.
a. The tribal chief was called:
b. The council of elder members of the tribe:
c. The army chief:
d. The king received voluntary offerings called :
e. The smallest unit of the Aryan society:
Q4.
Answer in one sentence only.
a. Why was the rajan also called gopati?
b. Why did a king perform the Ashvamedha?
c. Why the Later Vedic Age is also called the Epic Age?
d. Why were the Rig Vedic Gods mostly male?
Grade:
Teacher’s signature:
Yajur Veda
Upanishads
Aryankas
Sama Veda
Brahamanas
Atharva Veda