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What was the ideal order of the social categories according to Brahmanas?
What was the ideal order of the social categories according to Brahmanas?
- Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras (correct)
- Shudras, Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas
- Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmanas
- Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmanas, Kshatriyas
What was the main occupation assigned to Shudras in the varna system?
What was the main occupation assigned to Shudras in the varna system?
- Engaging in agriculture, pastoralism, and trade
- Serving the three higher varnas (correct)
- Teaching the Vedas
- Protecting people and administering justice
According to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras, what did Kshatriyas engage in?
According to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras, what did Kshatriyas engage in?
- Engaging in trade
- Studying the Vedas
- Performing sacrifices
- Administering justice (correct)
How did Brahmanas attempt to enforce the norms of the varna system?
How did Brahmanas attempt to enforce the norms of the varna system?
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What was the primary occupation of Vaishyas according to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras?
What was the primary occupation of Vaishyas according to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras?
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Which group was placed at the bottom of the social order in the varna system?
Which group was placed at the bottom of the social order in the varna system?
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What did Brahmanas claim about the varna order?
What did Brahmanas claim about the varna order?
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Which category was expected to study and teach the Vedas in the varna system?
Which category was expected to study and teach the Vedas in the varna system?
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