India Before Castes
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India Before Castes

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

It was never truly united.

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

They were more concerned with national issues.

How did Indian society view chaos according to the text?

As harmful for societal well-being.

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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