History & Civics
Give one important feature of the economic activity during the Rig Vedic Civilisation.
Related Questions
Name the two great Indian Epics. What cultural values do they reflect?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
"Despite the presence of some women philosophers and the references to a few queens participating in the coronation rituals, women were considered subordinate to men, and were not involved in any major decision making."
(Source : https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/64790/1/BLOCK%203.pdf)
(a) What changes occurred in the status of women from the Rig Vedic to the Later Vedic period?
(b) Despite the decline in status, what rights or practices still honoured women during the Later Vedic period?
What makes the Epics an important source for understanding ancient Indian values?
Discuss how the Aryans influenced the socio-economic structure in ancient India.