Question 3 - One word Answer - Chapter 5 Class 6 History - The Age of Vedas - History

An animal held sacred

Answer: 

Answer to be written in the exam:

Cow

Explanation:

• The cow was considered to be a symbol of wealth, fertility, and maternal love , and it played a central role in Vedic rituals and sacrifices.
  
  
• Cows were also used for milk, butter, and other dairy products , and their dung was used as fuel for cooking and heating.
  
  
• The Vedic texts, such as the Rigveda, contain numerous hymns and prayers in praise of the cow and its importance in Vedic society.