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What are the Vedas?
AAncient sacred texts
BModern law books
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ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 5 · Topic 1
The Vedic Civilisation
The Vedic Civilisation in ancient India developed the Vedas (sacred texts), a structured society, and significant contributions to religion
Core concept
The Vedic period is named after the Vedas, ancient sacred texts composed in Sanskrit, containing hymns, rituals, and philosophical ideas.
How it works
Vedic society was organised into a social system based on occupation, which later developed into what became known as the caste system.
Why it matters
Agriculture, cattle rearing, and trade were important economic activities during the Vedic period, alongside the performance of religious rituals.
Key detail
The Vedic period laid important foundations for later Indian religion, philosophy, and social organisation still influential today.
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• The Vedic Civilisation developed the Vedas.
• Vedas are ancient sacred texts in Sanskrit.
• Vedas contain hymns, rituals and philosophy.
• Vedic society was organised by occupation.
• This later developed into the caste system.
• Agriculture and cattle rearing were important.
• Trade was also economically important.
• The Vedic period influenced later Indian culture.