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