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What term is used to describe societies that did not adhere to the rituals prescribed by the Brahmanas?
What term is used to describe societies that did not adhere to the rituals prescribed by the Brahmanas?
- Tribes (correct)
- Classes
- Castes
- Communities
Which of the following statements is true about tribes in the subcontinent?
Which of the following statements is true about tribes in the subcontinent?
- Tribes were characterized by many unequal classes.
- Tribes were exclusively urban societies.
- Tribes adhered strictly to the rituals of the Brahmanas.
- Tribes often did not adhere to prescribed social rules. (correct)
How were tribes distinguished from societies that followed Brahmanical rituals?
How were tribes distinguished from societies that followed Brahmanical rituals?
- They had a strong urban presence.
- They were highly hierarchical.
- They were non-ritualistic and less structured. (correct)
- They focused on agricultural practices.
Which of the following best describes the social organization of tribes in contrast to Brahmanic societies?
Which of the following best describes the social organization of tribes in contrast to Brahmanic societies?
In the context of the subcontinent, what does the term 'Brahmanas' refer to?
In the context of the subcontinent, what does the term 'Brahmanas' refer to?
What primarily unites members of each tribe?
What primarily unites members of each tribe?
How did tribes typically obtain their livelihood?
How did tribes typically obtain their livelihood?
Which of the following describes the land control within a tribal group?
Which of the following describes the land control within a tribal group?
What type of lifestyle did some tribes adopt?
What type of lifestyle did some tribes adopt?
What was a common practice among tribes to utilize natural resources?
What was a common practice among tribes to utilize natural resources?
Flashcards
Tribal societies
Tribal societies
Societies that did not follow the social rules and rituals of the Brahmanas and were not divided into unequal classes.
Social rules
Social rules
The established regulations and rituals of a society, often dictated by an authority like the Brahmanas.
Unequal classes
Unequal classes
Distinct social groups with differing levels of power and status.
Brahmanas
Brahmanas
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Subcontinent
Subcontinent
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Kinship bonds
Kinship bonds
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Livelihood
Livelihood
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Hunter-gatherers
Hunter-gatherers
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Herders
Herders
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Nomadic
Nomadic
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Study Notes
Alternative Social Structures
- Diverse societies existed beyond Brahmana-prescribed rules and rituals.
- These societies weren't stratified into rigid hierarchical classes.
- These groups were often called tribes.
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