The Vedic Aryan Civilization Flashcards

1
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Aryans are

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Indo-European people who migrated into the Indian Subcontinent

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2
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Aryans brought with them:

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Vedic culture and religion

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3
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What are the Veads

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Aincent sacred texts written in sanskrit

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4
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What are the 4 main collections of the Vedas

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Rigveda
Saavedra
Vajurveda
Atharvaveda

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5
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The Vedas contained

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Hymns, rituals, and philosophical that provide insight to the social, religious, and cultural life of the Aryans

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6
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The Vedic societies worshipped deities such as:

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Indra
Agni
Varina
Soma

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7
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The Vedic God’s represent:

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Different aspects of nature

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8
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Sacrifices were performed by priests known as

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Brahmins

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9
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The social structure of the Vedic society was _____

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Hierchial

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10
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The Aryans were divided into 4 Varnas/classes

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Brahmins (Priests and Scholars)
Kshatriyas (Warriors and Rulers)
Vaishyas (Merchants and Farmers)
Shudras (Laborers and Servants)

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