WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

How were priests, leaders, and other members of the highest social class able to maintain their position in ancient India’s society?

A	By being purer than other classes
B	By using religion as the reason
C	By having contact with other classes
D	By depending on farmers and merchants.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A Brahmin is a member of the highest caste or varna in Hinduism. The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge.

Detailed explanation-2: -The caste system is a significant social system in India. One’s caste affects their options regarding marriage, employment, education, economies, mobility, housing and politics, among others.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmins held the most power in Hindu society, they were priests, otherwise known as the spiritual and intellectual leaders of the society.

Detailed explanation-4: -For instance, individuals born into the highest caste, that is, the Brahmin caste have usually been priests and scholars. Individuals born into the Kshatriya caste have been warriors and kings.

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