Practice Beyond The Four Varnas: Subordination And Conflict (3.3.5) - KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS EARLY SOCIETIES (с. 600 BCE-600 CЕ)

Practice: Beyond the four varnas: Subordination and conflict

Lesson 3.3.5KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS EARLY SOCIETIES (с. 600 BCE-600 CЕ)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the term used for communities that were labeled as 'untouchables'?
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This term refers to groups considered impure by Brahmanical standards.
Question 2.
What was one duty prescribed for chandalas by the Manusmriti?
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Think about the restrictions placed on chandalas.
3Question 3.
What group is classified as 'untouchables' in the Brahmanical texts?
- Kshatriyas
- Chandalas
- Brahmanas
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Think about the caste hierarchy's structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Manusmriti favored equality among all social groups.
- True
- False
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Consider the historical context of the text.
Question 5.
Critically assess how the beliefs of purity and pollution shape social interactions today, drawing parallels with historical practices.
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Look at modern societal practices around interactions and professions.
Question 6.
How can narratives of resistance, such as Matanga's, inform current social justice movements?
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Consider current movements championing marginalized communities.

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