The Vedic Aryan Civilization Flashcards
Aryans are
Indo-European people who migrated into the Indian Subcontinent
Aryans brought with them:
Vedic culture and religion
What are the Veads
Aincent sacred texts written in sanskrit
What are the 4 main collections of the Vedas
Rigveda
Saavedra
Vajurveda
Atharvaveda
The Vedas contained
Hymns, rituals, and philosophical that provide insight to the social, religious, and cultural life of the Aryans
The Vedic societies worshipped deities such as:
Indra
Agni
Varina
Soma
The Vedic God’s represent:
Different aspects of nature
Sacrifices were performed by priests known as
Brahmins
The social structure of the Vedic society was _____
Hierchial
The Aryans were divided into 4 Varnas/classes
Brahmins (Priests and Scholars)
Kshatriyas (Warriors and Rulers)
Vaishyas (Merchants and Farmers)
Shudras (Laborers and Servants)