Q1
What are the two divisions of the Vedic period?
AEarly Vedic and Later Vedic
BOnly Early Vedic
COnly Later Vedic
DAncient and Modern
SSCClass 6 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 4 · Topic 1
The Vedic Civilization
The Vedic Civilization followed the Harappan period, marked by the composition of the Vedas and significant social and religious development
Core concept
The Vedic period is divided into Early Vedic (1500-1000 BCE) and Later Vedic (1000-600 BCE), named after the sacred texts called Vedas.
How it works
The Vedas, including the Rigveda, are among the oldest religious texts, containing hymns, rituals, and philosophical ideas.
Why it matters
Vedic society was organised around the varna system, initially based on occupation, which later became more rigid.
Key detail
The Later Vedic period saw the rise of larger kingdoms, use of iron tools, and development of agriculture and settled life.
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• Vedic period: Early (1500-1000 BCE), Later (1000-600 BCE).
• Named after sacred texts, the Vedas.
• Rigveda: among oldest religious texts.
• Contains hymns, rituals, philosophy.
• Society organised around varna system.
• Initially based on occupation.
• Later Vedic: larger kingdoms, iron tools.
• Agriculture, settled life developed.