9 Questions
What was the social status of the dasas and dasyus after they were conquered by the Aryans?
Turned into slaves and shudras
What does the term 'varna' mean in the context of the early vedic period?
Color
Who were the indigenous inhabitants that the Aryans conquered in the early vedic period?
Dasas and Dasyus
Which two groups acquired greater power and wealth in the early vedic society?
Chiefs and priests
What were the three main occupational groups into which the tribal society was divided during the Rig Vedic period?
Warriors, priests, common people
When did the shudras appear in the social hierarchy according to the text?
Towards the end of the Rig Vedic period
'Untouchability' was absent in which period according to the text?
'Untouchability' was absent
What was one indication in the text that suggests the caste system was not strictly hereditary in the early Vedic period?
'Occupations could change irregardless of castes'
What is believed to be the reason for the division of society and emergence of social inequalities in the Rig Vedic period?
Fair skin vs dark complexion
Learn about the system of 'varna' in the early Vedic period, where society was divided into four categories. Explore the possible racial distinctions based on the literal meaning of 'varna' and the interactions between the Indo Aryans and indigenous inhabitants.
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