Worksheet – Class 9 History Chapter 7: The Vedic Age

 Worksheet – Class 9 History

Chapter 7: The Vedic Age

Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

• What are the two phases of the Vedic Age?
• Name the earliest Veda.
• Who gave the Arctic Theory?
• What does the word “Arya” mean?
• Name any two rivers of Sapta Sindhu.
• What is Aryavarta?
• Who was the head of a family in the Vedic Age?
• Name the two important assemblies of the Early Vedic Period.
• What was the main occupation in the Early Vedic Period?
• Name any one important Vedic god.

Section B – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks each)

• Explain the Aryan Migration Theory.
• Who were the Indo-Aryans?
• Describe the political organization of the Early Vedic Period.
• Write a short note on the position of women in the Early Vedic Period.
• What changes took place in the Later Vedic economy?
• Explain the Varna system.
• What were yajnas and why were they performed?
• What is the importance of the Rig Veda?

Section C – Long Answer Questions (4–5 marks each)

• Compare the Early Vedic Period and Later Vedic Period.
• Describe the social life of the Vedic people.
• Explain the religious practices of the Early Vedic Period.
• Write about the Gurukul system of education.

Section D – Case Studies (8–10 lines each)

Case Study 1: Early Vedic Life

Ravi lives in a small village during the Early Vedic Period. His family owns many cows and considers them a sign of wealth. The family is joint, and his grandfather is the head (Grihapati). Ravi learns farming and cattle rearing from his elders. His mother participates in household decisions and attends gatherings. The village decisions are taken in Sabha and Samiti. There are no strict social divisions, and people choose their occupations freely. The society is simple and mostly equal. People worship natural forces like fire, rain, and sun. Yajnas are performed without temples or idols.

Questions:

What was the main source of wealth in Ravi’s family?

Name the head of the family.

Which assemblies helped in decision-making?

Was the Varna system rigid at this time?

What type of gods were worshipped?

Case Study 2: Changes in Later Vedic Society

Sita lives in the Later Vedic Period in a growing kingdom near the Ganga. Her father is a farmer and pays taxes to the king. Society is divided into four varnas, and occupations are fixed by birth. Women like Sita have fewer rights and cannot attend assemblies. The king is powerful and performs rituals like Ashvamedha Yajna. Agriculture has improved with the use of iron tools. Trade is increasing, and craftsmen are gaining importance. Religion has become complex with many rituals. Priests play an important role in society.

Questions:

What major change happened in the Varna system?

Why did Sita’s father pay taxes?

How did the position of women change?

Name one ritual performed by kings.

What helped in improving agriculture?

Case Study 3: Gurukul Education System

Arjun is a student in a Gurukul during the Vedic Age. He lives with his guru and follows strict discipline. He wakes up early, performs daily duties, and studies Vedic texts. He learns subjects like mathematics, warfare, and grammar. Education is oral, and students memorize lessons. Arjun also helps his guru in daily work. After completing his education, he offers Gurudakshina as a mark of respect. The Gurukul teaches values like honesty, discipline, and respect for elders. Life in the Gurukul is simple and focused on learning.

Questions:

Where did Arjun live during his education?

What type of education system was followed?

Name any two subjects taught.

What is Gurudakshina?

What values did students learn?

Section E – Fill in the Blanks

• The Early Vedic Period is also known as the __________ Period.
• Aryans first settled in the region called __________.
• The head of a village was known as __________.
• The king in the Vedic Age was called __________.
• __________ was the main measure of wealth in the Early Vedic Period.
• The Later Vedic Period saw the rise of __________ economy.
• The four social classes were called __________.
• __________ is the sacred text containing hymns in praise of gods.
• The teacher in a Gurukul was called __________.
• The final stage of life in the Ashrama system is __________.

Section F – True or False

• Aryans were mainly pastoral people in the Early Vedic Period. (______)
• The Varna system was rigid in the Early Vedic Period. (______)
• Women had equal rights in the Later Vedic Period. (______)
• Sabha and Samiti were important assemblies. (______)
• Agriculture was not practiced in the Later Vedic Period. (______)
• Kings became more powerful in the Later Vedic Period. (______)
• Yajnas were performed to please gods. (______)
• The Gurukul system followed written education only. (______)

Section G – Assertion and Reason:- Choose the correct option:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

Assertion (A): The Varna system became rigid in the Later Vedic Period.

Reason (R): Occupations became hereditary and fixed by birth.

Assertion (A): Sabha and Samiti lost importance in the Later Vedic Period.

Reason (R): Kings became more powerful and centralized authority increased.

Assertion (A): Early Vedic people worshipped nature.

Reason (R): They believed natural forces controlled their life.

Assertion (A): Women enjoyed high status in the Later Vedic Period.

Reason (R): They could attend assemblies and choose their husbands freely.

Assertion (A): Agriculture became important in the Later Vedic Period.

Reason (R): Use of iron tools improved farming.

Section H – Match the Following

Column A                                                                     Column B

A. Indra                                                                            1. Teacher

B. Grihapati                                                                     2. God of Fire

C. Guru                                                                             3. Head of family

D. Agni                                                                             4. God of rain

E. Samiti                                                                            5. General assembly

Column A                                                          Column B

A. Brahmacharya                                              1. Renunciation stage

B. Grihastha                                                      2. Student life

C. Vanaprastha                                                  3. Householder life

D. Sannyasa                                                      4. Retirement stage

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