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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One important result of the Aryan invasion of India was ____
A
the introduction of bronze weapons
B
the indtroduction of a strict caste system
C
the founding of Mohenjo-Daro
D
the introduction of powerful rulers called vedas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lesson Summary. The Indo-European Aryans migrated from Central Asia to India around 4000 years ago, transforming the weapons, religion, and language of the subcontinent. Some scholars believe they conquered an already weakened Indus Valley Civilization, using superior military technology such as the war chariot.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The four broad ranks of the caste system in the Indo-Aryan culture, which included Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors and warriors), Vaishyas (cattle herders, agriculturists, artisans, and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers).

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. Like other ancient people, the Aryans were po.

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