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Flashcards on Economic Life in the Vedic Period
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What was the primary occupation during the Vedic period?
Agriculture
What kind of economy was prevalent in Vedic society?
Pastoral and agricultural
Which metal was known and utilized in the later Vedic period?
Iron
What was 'Grama' in the Vedic period?
Village or a small community
What was the unit of value or currency in the Vedic economy?
Cattle
What were the two major social classes in Vedic society related to the economy?
Vaishyas and Shudras
What type of trade existed during the Vedic period?
Barter system
Who were often the leaders of the Grama?
Head of the family or clan
What were craftspeople called in the Vedic society?
Kammara or Takshana
What type of agricultural tools were mentioned in the Vedas?
Ploughs and other wooden implements
What activity besides agriculture contributed to the economy?
Cattle-rearing
What was the role of the 'gopa' or 'pashupalaka' in Vedic society?
Protection and care of cattle
What were the main crops mentioned in Vedic texts?
Barley and wheat
Did Vedic people engage in maritime trade?
Evidence suggests limited maritime activity
What was 'Bali' in the context of Vedic economy?
Voluntary contribution or tax
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What was the basis of the Vedic period economy?
Industrial production
Agricultural production
Service sector
Trade and commerce
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Which metal's discovery and use marked the later Vedic period?
Gold
Silver
Iron
Copper
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What was a common unit of value in the Vedic economy?
Cattle
Gold coins
Silver
Grains
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Which class was primarily responsible for agriculture and cattle rearing?
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Shudras
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In Vedic society, what system was primarily used for trade?
Currency exchange
Barter system
Credit system
Trade via intermediaries
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What was the primary role of 'Kammara' or 'Takshana' in the Vedic society?
Priests
Craftspeople
Warriors
Traders
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In the context of the Vedic economy, what was 'Bali'?
A form of dance
A contribution or tax
A religious ceremony
A type of cloth
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What were the two main crops cultivated in the Vedic period?
Rice and maize
Millets and sorghum
Barley and wheat
Soybeans and potatoes
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What was the role of the 'gopa' in Vedic society?
Teaching
Construction
Protection of cattle
Trading goods
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What aspect of the Vedic economic life does the term 'Grama' refer to?
A type of currency
Village or community
A taxation system
A trading post
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