Practice Varna And Access To Property (3.4.2) - KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS EARLY SOCIETIES (с. 600 BCE-600 CЕ)

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Question 1.
What are the four main varnas in the varna system?
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Remember the acronym B-B-K-S.
Question 2.
What is stridhana?
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Think about women's wealth in marriage.
3Question 3.
Which varna was responsible for performing sacrifices?
- Kshatriyas
- Brahmanas
- Vaishyas
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Remember who handles religious duties.
4Question 4.
True or False: Only Brahmanas could inherit property.
- True
- False
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Reflect on gender roles in inheritance.
Question 5.
Critically assess the societal implications of women's limited property rights in the varna system.
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Explore connections to social structure and gender roles.
Question 6.
Discuss potential social reforms that could stem from Buddhist critiques of the varna system.
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Consider how these ideas could translate into policies.

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