GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who created the caste system?
A
the mauryans
B
the aryans
C
the gupta empire
D
the hebrews
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Later on as these families became larger, they were seen as communities or Jatis. Different families who professed the same profession developed social relations between them and organised as a common community, meaning Jati. Later on the Aryans who created the caste system, added to their system non-Aryans.

Detailed explanation-2: -The texts state that Purusha was separated into four parts by the gods. These four parts became the four varna of people in Aryan society. Purusha’s mouth became the Brahmins, his arms became the Kshatriyas, his legs became the Vaishyas, and his feet became the Shudras. The highest varna in society was the Brahmins.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Aryans developed a system of social classes known as the caste system. Under the caste system, Aryans divided people, into castes, or groups, according to their occupation. Aryans created four main castes. The top castes were made up of priests, kings, and warriors.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aryans brought with them their own language, religious beliefs, and social system. They spoke an Indo-European language known as Sanskrit. English, German, Persian, Spanish, and French are some of the languages that are based on the Indo-European language.

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