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?

    <p>Caste determined all aspects of individuals' lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To bring order to a diverse society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the four major castes in India known as?

    <p>Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Brahmin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Untouchables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the Untouchables called 'Untouchable'?

    <p>Because they were often unclean from their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Living a life of devotion and prayer as a Sadhu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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