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What Books and Burials Tell us Class 6 Worksheet History Chapter 4

Fill in the blanks:

(i) The Rigveda has been written in ______.
(ii)  ______ is situated on the river Ghod.
(iii) The Rigveda was composed about  ______ years ago.
(iv)  ______ is part of a family of languages known as Indo-European.
(v) The major gods praised in the hymns of the Rigveda were ______,  ______, and  ______.
(vi) The dead were buried with distinctive pots, which are called  ______ and  ______Ware.

RigvedaRigveda

State True (T) or false (F):

(i) The river Ghod is a tributary of the Bhima. ______
(ii) The oldest Veda is the Samaveda.  ______
(iii) Slaves were women and men who were often captured in war. ______
(iv) Hymns were composed of sages (rishis). ______
(v) In a hymn in the Rigveda, Vishvamitra used the word 'sisters' for the two rivers Beas and Sutlej. ______
(vi) Roma, a plant from which a special drink was prepared. ______

4 vedas4 vedas

Very Short answer type questions:

Q1: Name 4 Vedas.

Q2: Where was the page from a manuscript of the Rigveda found?

Q3: How were slaves treated?

Q4: In which language was the Rigveda written?

Q5: Which language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family?

Q6: Who was Charaka?

Maharishi CharakaMaharishi Charaka

Q7: As per Rigveda, why were battles fought?

Q8: Name the site where the skeleton was found with 33 gold beads, 2 stone beads, 4 copper bangles, and one conch shell.

Q9: What did people at Inamgaon eat?

Q10: What are Megaliths?

Q11: How were yajnas performed?

Q12: Why were yajnas or sacrifices performed?

Q13: Which language belongs to the Austro-Asiatic family?

Q14: Which language belongs to the Dravidian family?

Q15: Where was the practice of erecting megaliths prevalent?

Q16: What is Sukta?

Q17: Which is the oldest Veda among the four Vedas?

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1. What is the significance of books in understanding historical cultures?
Ans. Books serve as primary sources of information that reflect the thoughts, beliefs, and practices of historical cultures. They provide insights into the social, political, and economic conditions of the time, helping researchers to piece together the cultural context of different periods.
2. How do burial practices inform us about ancient societies?
Ans. Burial practices reveal a great deal about a society's beliefs regarding death, the afterlife, and social hierarchy. The type of burial, the goods included, and the location can indicate the individual's status, religious beliefs, and cultural customs.
3. What types of information can we gather from ancient texts?
Ans. Ancient texts can provide information on a variety of topics, including mythology, laws, historical events, daily life, trade practices, and technological advancements. They serve as a record of human thought and experience over time.
4. How can studying both books and burials together enhance our understanding of a civilization?
Ans. Studying books and burials together allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a civilization. While books provide the ideological and narrative framework, burials offer tangible evidence of practices and beliefs, creating a fuller picture of cultural values and societal structure.
5. What challenges do researchers face when interpreting ancient texts and burial sites?
Ans. Researchers face challenges such as incomplete texts, loss of context, and the potential for bias in ancient writings. Additionally, burial sites may have been disturbed or altered over time, making it difficult to draw accurate conclusions about the practices and beliefs of the people who lived there.
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