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What is unique about Indian society in comparison to societies in China and the Mediterranean?
What is unique about Indian society in comparison to societies in China and the Mediterranean?
- It had a single religion followed by all.
- It was never truly united. (correct)
- It was ruled by empires continuously.
- It was not diverse in terms of belief.
Why did leaders in India care little about the mix of societies on the streets?
Why did leaders in India care little about the mix of societies on the streets?
- They wanted to promote cultural diversity.
- They aimed to unify all social divisions.
- They were more concerned with national issues. (correct)
- They were focused on promoting social order.
How did Indian society view chaos according to the text?
How did Indian society view chaos according to the text?
- As beneficial for societal development.
- As essential for political unity.
- As harmful for societal well-being. (correct)
- As a necessary aspect of cultural diversity.
What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing the development of caste in India?
What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing the development of caste in India?
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Why did the idea of caste develop in Indian society according to the text?
Why did the idea of caste develop in Indian society according to the text?
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What were the four major castes in India known as?
What were the four major castes in India known as?
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Which caste in India were the priests charged with devotion to the gods?
Which caste in India were the priests charged with devotion to the gods?
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What group emerged as a result of the caste system performing tasks viewed as unclean?
What group emerged as a result of the caste system performing tasks viewed as unclean?
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Why were the Untouchables called 'Untouchable'?
Why were the Untouchables called 'Untouchable'?
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What allowed people to escape the caste system without converting to another religion?
What allowed people to escape the caste system without converting to another religion?
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