Practice - Timeline 1: Major Textual Traditions
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Practice Questions
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Define Patriliny in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how families pass down their last names.
Name the two main families involved in the Mahabharata.
💡 Hint: Remember, they are cousins that battled for power.
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What does the term 'patriliny' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how family names are passed down.
True or False: The Mahabharata contains elements that were universally accepted across all regions of India.
💡 Hint: Think about the diversity of interpretations.
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Evaluate the significance of the Mahabharata as a historical document beyond its narrative. Discuss how it reflects the social complexities of its time.
💡 Hint: Consider how historical texts inform us about past societies.
Analyze how regional adaptations of the Mahabharata might influence contemporary understandings of caste and gender.
💡 Hint: Think about the relevance of historical texts to modern issues.
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