Worksheet Solutions: The Vedic Age | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) The oldest of the four Vedas is:
(a) Sama Veda
(b) Yajur Veda
(c) Rig Veda
Ans: (c)
The Rig Veda is the oldest among the four Vedas.

(ii) Which Veda was included in the UNESCO list of world human heritage in 2007?
(a) Sama Veda
(b) Yajur Veda
(c) Rig Veda
Ans: (c)
The Rig Veda was included in the UNESCO list of world human heritage in 2007.

(iii) The Veda containing spells and magical charms to ward off evil spirits is:
(a) Sama Veda
(b) Yajur Veda
(c) Atharva Veda
Ans: (c)
The Atharva Veda contains spells and charms used to protect against evil spirits.

(iv) The main gods praised in the Rig Veda are:
(a) Indra, Agni, Varuna
(b) Vishnu, Brahma, Rudra
(c) Usha, Prithvi, Yama
Ans: (a)
The Rig Veda primarily praises gods like Indra, Agni, and Varuna.

(v) During the Later Vedic Period, the main occupation of people was:
(a) Trade and Commerce
(b) Cattle Rearing
(c) Agriculture
Ans: (c)
Agriculture was the main occupation during the Later Vedic Period.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The term 'Veda' is derived from the Sanskrit word _______ meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'.
Ans: vid
The term 'Veda' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vid', which means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'.

(ii) The Vedas were initially composed ________ before being written down in manuscripts.
Ans: orally
The Vedas were initially composed orally before being written down in manuscripts several hundred years later.

(iii) The Early Vedic society consisted of different tribes called _______.
Ans: janas
The Early Vedic society consisted of different tribes called 'janas'.

(iv) The position of the king became ________ in the Later Vedic Period.
Ans: hereditary
In the Later Vedic Period, the position of the king became hereditary.

(v) Megaliths are large stone structures with religious or _______ significance.
Ans: commemorative
Megaliths are large stone structures with religious or commemorative significance.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the terms in Column A with their corresponding descriptions in Column B.

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) People of the Early Vedic societies worshipped the forces of nature.
Ans: False
People of the Early Vedic societies worshipped various gods, not just forces of nature.

(ii) The Painted Grey Ware pottery is associated with the Early Vedic people.
Ans: True
The Painted Grey Ware pottery is associated with the Early Vedic people.

(iii) The early Indo-Aryans mainly practised agriculture.
Ans: False
The early Indo-Aryans practiced both agriculture and cattle rearing.

(iv) In the Later Vedic Period, the position of the king was less powerful.
Ans: False
In the Later Vedic Period, the position of the king became more powerful.

(v) Megaliths are the small stone structures believed to have no religious significance.
Ans: False
Megaliths are large stone structures believed to have religious or commemorative significance.