Rituals and Social Hierarchy in Ancient Kingdoms

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

Farmers, herders, traders

Shudras

<p>Painted Grey Ware</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>rice, wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, sesame, and mustard</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They met and acted together; they followed established rules; they respected, supported, and listened to elders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They would continue to prosper</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forts were probably built because people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vajji women were not held by force or captured; chaityas were maintained in both towns and villages; wise saints of different beliefs were respected and allowed to enter and leave the country freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They would continue to prosper as long as they held full and frequent public assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers