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The Vedic Civilisation — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

The Vedic Civilisation revision notes for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 6 History & Civics syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Origin and Sources of the Vedic Civilisation

  • The Aryans are believed to have come from Central Asia around 1500 BCE.
  • They first settled in the Sapta Sindhu region (land of seven rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Saraswati).
  • The region was called Brahmavarta (land of gods) in the Early Vedic Period and later Aryavarta (land of Aryans) in the Later Vedic Period.
2

Political Organisation

  • In the Early Vedic Period, the king (Rajan) was elected based on bravery and wisdom.
  • He was helped by the Senani (army chief) and Purohit (priest).
  • Two important assemblies: Sabha (council of elders) and Samiti (general assembly of people).
3

Social Life and Varna System

  • Society was patriarchal; the eldest male was the head of the family (Grihapati).
  • In the Early Vedic Period, women were respected, educated, and could participate in debates. Examples: Gargi, Maitreyi.
  • In the Later Vedic Period, women's status declined. They were denied education and remarriage was discouraged.
4

Religion and Economy

  • Early Vedic religion was nature worship. Gods like Indra (rain), Agni (fire), Varun (water), Surya (sun) were important.
  • No temples or idols; worship was through yajnas (fire sacrifices) with hymns and offerings.
  • In the Later Vedic Period, religion became complex. New gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva emerged.

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Key topics in The Vedic Civilisation include Origin and Sources of the Vedic Civilisation, Political Organisation, Social Life and Varna System, Religion and Economy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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