Aryan life!✨ Flashcards
What does the Rig Veda and other sacred texts provide a record of?
The Rig Veda and other sacred texts provide a record of not only the Aryan’s gods, but also the Aryan people themselves.
What does most of what we know about the Aryan life on the Indian subcontinent come from?
Most of what we know about the Aryan life on the Indian subcontinent comes from the Vedas.
What kind of lifestyle did the early Aryans live?
The early Aryans lived as nomadic herders.
What animals did the early Aryans raise?
The early Aryans raised cattle, horses, goats, and sheep.
Why did cattle hold special importance for the Aryans?
Cattle held special importance because they provided both food and clothing for the Aryans.
How did the Aryans measure their wealth early on?
Early on, the Aryans measured their wealth by the size of their cattle herds.
What caused the Aryans to transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settled villages?
After living in India and mixing with local farmers, the Aryans were no longer nomadic and they began to take up farming and settled into villages.
What skills did the local people teach the Aryans?
The local people taught the Aryans how to grow crops and many other skills.
What were the Aryans in terms of warfare (engagement in or the activities involved in war)?
The Aryans were skilled warriors, and they charged into battle in their speedy, horse-drawn, two-wheeled chariots.
Who did the Aryans wage war against?
The Aryans waged war against nearby people and among themselves.
Besides warfare, what were some of the joys and interests of the Aryans?
The Vedas show that the Aryans found joy in music and dancing. They also held chariot races and enjoyed gambling. They also had human weaknesses.
