Question

Name the following: 1. the four varnas or divisions in society 2. five elements worshipped during the Vedic Age 3. two occupations of the people 4. two tribal assemblies that checked the power of the rajan 5. two metals used during this age​

Answer 1

1) The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudras).

2) All matter is composed of five basic elements — panchamahabhutas — which inhere the properties of earth (pritvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha).

3) Waiter, Paramedic, Dentist, Train conductor, Nurse, Electrician, Doctor, Businessman.

4) Two tribal assemblies that checked the power of the rajan. Sabha and Samiti.

5) Copper Age and the Iron Age. Bronze Age appeared between these two. Towards the end of New Stone Age (Neolithic) man acquired greater knowledge about environment and its resources. With this advanced knowledge he proceeded for metalworking.

Answer 2

Explanation

1.The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudra

2.earth (pritvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha).3.wheat,rice,barley,beans and seasum.

4.Sabha and Samiti.

5.Bronze and copper.

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