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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?
Which of the following statements is true about tribes in the subcontinent?
Which of the following statements is true about tribes in the subcontinent?
How were tribes distinguished from societies that followed Brahmanical rituals?
How were tribes distinguished from societies that followed Brahmanical rituals?
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?
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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?
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What primarily unites members of each tribe?
What primarily unites members of each tribe?
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How did tribes typically obtain their livelihood?
How did tribes typically obtain their livelihood?
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Which of the following describes the land control within a tribal group?
Which of the following describes the land control within a tribal group?
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What type of lifestyle did some tribes adopt?
What type of lifestyle did some tribes adopt?
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What was a common practice among tribes to utilize natural resources?
What was a common practice among tribes to utilize natural resources?
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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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Explore the diverse societies that existed outside the rigid class structures and rituals defined by Brahmana. This quiz delves into tribal groups that operated within more flexible social frameworks. Test your understanding of these alternative social formations.
