caste system revision

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

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Indian society was never truly united and was characterized by significant diversity in belief and social chaos.

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What were the four major castes in India?

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The four major castes were the Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Sudra.

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What role did the Brahmin caste play in Indian society?

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The Brahmin were the highest caste and were priests responsible for making devotions to the gods.

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What was the role of the Kshatriya caste?

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The Kshatriya were warriors and kings charged with protecting the Brahmins.

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Who were the Vaishyas in the caste system?

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The Vaishyas were merchants and semi-educated individuals who could amass wealth but not the power of the Kshatriya or Brahmins.

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What was the role of the Sudra caste?

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The Sudras were farmers and unskilled workers whom everyone else depended upon.

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What are sub-castes in the context of the caste system?

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Sub-castes are divisions within the major castes based on specific types of work.

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What was the role of the Untouchables in Indian society?

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Untouchables performed jobs viewed as unclean, such as handling the dead or cleaning up after animals.

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Why were Untouchables often discriminated against?

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They were considered unclean due to the nature of their work, leading higher castes to avoid them.

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What is the Indus River known for in human history?

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The Indus River is considered one of the four cradles of human civilization, essential for farming, irrigation, and supporting life.