India Before Castes

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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?

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?

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?

Caste determined all aspects of individuals' lives. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the idea of caste develop in Indian society according to the text?

To bring order to a diverse society Signup and view all the answers

What were the four major castes in India known as?

Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra Signup and view all the answers

Which caste in India were the priests charged with devotion to the gods?

Brahmin Signup and view all the answers

What group emerged as a result of the caste system performing tasks viewed as unclean?

Untouchables Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Untouchables called 'Untouchable'?

Because they were often unclean from their work Signup and view all the answers

What allowed people to escape the caste system without converting to another religion?

Living a life of devotion and prayer as a Sadhu Signup and view all the answers

India Before Castes

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Questions and Answers

What is unique about Indian society in comparison to societies in China and the Mediterranean?

Why did leaders in India care little about the mix of societies on the streets?

How did Indian society view chaos according to the text?

What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing the development of caste in India?

Why did the idea of caste develop in Indian society according to the text?

What were the four major castes in India known as?

Which caste in India were the priests charged with devotion to the gods?

What group emerged as a result of the caste system performing tasks viewed as unclean?

Why were the Untouchables called 'Untouchable'?

What allowed people to escape the caste system without converting to another religion?

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