What period does the Later Vedic Age cover?

1000–600 BC

Which Vedic text focuses on melodies for ritual chants?

Samaveda

True or False: The caste system in the Later Vedic Age was flexible and allowed for social mobility.

False. The caste system became hereditary, reducing social mobility.

Riddle: I am a sacred text exploring the self and the universe, marking the rise of philosophical inquiry. What am I?

Upanishads

Fill in the blank: The Aryans migrated to the __________ and further into the Gangetic plains.

Ganga-Yamuna Doab

Which occupation flourished alongside agriculture during the Later Vedic Age?

Weaving

What was the main agricultural tool that improved efficiency during the Later Vedic Age?

Iron ploughshares

Which deity gained prominence during the Later Vedic Age, representing a shift toward cosmic concepts?

Prajapati

True or False: The Sabha and Samiti assemblies remained equally participative for all social classes during the Later Vedic Age.

False. These assemblies became dominated by nobles and Brahmins, with reduced participation from commoners.

What was the principal economic activity that shifted in the Later Vedic Age compared to the Early Vedic Period?

Agriculture

Fill in the blank: The four stages of life in Aryan society are known as __________.

Ashrama system

Which urban center is noted for its archaeological significance during the Later Vedic Age?

Kausambi

Riddle: I am a measure of wealth in the Later Vedic Age, used in rituals and trade, but less central than before. What am I?

Cattle

What type of social structure characterized the Later Vedic Age?

Rigid caste system

True or False: The Later Vedic Age saw the decline of the Brahmins as ritual specialists.

False. Brahmins gained prominence as ritual specialists.

Which text detailed sacrificial rituals during the Later Vedic Age?

Yajurveda

Fill in the blank: The agricultural surplus in the Later Vedic Age was primarily due to advancements in __________.

Iron technology

What was one of the primary crops cultivated in the fertile Gangetic plains?

Rice

Riddle: I am the ruler of a janapada, evolving from tribal chieftains. What am I?

Monarch (king)

What significant change occurred regarding the status of women during this period?

Women lost the freedom to participate in assemblies.