Ancient Civilizations of South Asia(part 2 - Vedic Age) Flashcards
1
Q
When did a group of people arrive in India?
A
1700 BCE
2
Q
What was the influence of the people who arrived in India?
A
They influenced the cultural development in the Indian subcontinent through 600 BCE.
3
Q
During the Vedic age, what was the specialized class called who gained power because they could read?
A
The Brahmins
4
Q
The texts were called _________
A
Vedas
5
Q
From the text, which the Brahmins were able to read, what was then formed?
A
The basis of their social and political system
6
Q
During the Vedic period, what was the economy based on?
A
It was based on farming.
7
Q
How did landowners become wealthy?
A
From agriculture products and even from making iron products.
8
Q
When was the Vedic Age?
A
1700-600 BCE
