Practice Author(s) And Dates - 3. KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS EARLY SOCIETIES (с. 600 BCE-600 CЕ)
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Author(s) and dates

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Question 1 Easy

What is patriliny?

💡 Hint: Think about family relationships and inheritance.

Question 2 Easy

Define kanyadana.

💡 Hint: Consider the marital practices in ancient societies.

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Question 1

What does kanyadana refer to?

A system of voting
Giving away daughters in marriage
A type of agricultural practice

💡 Hint: Focus on familial traditions.

Question 2

True or False: All families in ancient India followed patriliny.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the diversity of Indian society.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications of endogamy and exogamy on social relations in ancient Indian societies.

💡 Hint: Reflect on examples from marriage traditions discussed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the portrayal of women in the Mahabharata with historical sources on women's roles in ancient India.

💡 Hint: Analyze specific characters and their societal roles.

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