WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which group of people brought the Caste System to India
A
Hittites
B
Aryans
C
Phoenicians
D
Hebrews
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to one long-held theory about the origins of South Asia’s caste system, Aryans from central Asia invaded South Asia and introduced the caste system as a means of controlling the local populations. The Aryans defined key roles in society, then assigned groups of people to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Arya were central Asian Steppe pastoralists who arrived in India between roughly 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE, and brought Indo-European languages to the subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Like other ancient people, the Aryans were po.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aryans were agricultural people who were semi-nomadic. The Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent in 1500 BCE. This large community of nomadic cattle herders, coming from central Asia, crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and came into contact with the Indus Valley Civilization.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the Aryan society kshatriyas were the warriors or soldiers. They are the second highest in ritual status of the four varnas, other being Brahmins, Vaishyas and Shudras. Traditionally, the kshatriya constituted the ruling and military elite.

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