Question 2 - 5 Marks Questions - Chapter 5 Class 6 History - The Age of Vedas - History

What were the different occupations of the people?

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Answer to be written in the exam:

• Agriculture and cattle rearing were the main occupation.
  
  
• Other common occupations were chariot-making , pottery-making, weaving, jewellery-making, metal-work, carpentry, tanning and fishing.
  
  
  
• Many people were priests . Besides conducting religious ceremonies, priests also acted as teachers and doctors.
  
  
• They passed on the knowledge of the Vedas t o the children.
  
  
• They also had considerable knowledge about medicinal herbs and plants.