2.5.3 - Names for Communities
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Practice Questions
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What term refers to people considered outside the caste system?
💡 Hint: It's a Sanskrit term.
Who were referred to as Turushka?
💡 Hint: Consider their geographic origin.
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What term was used to describe people outside the caste system?
💡 Hint: It's related to social outsiders.
True or False: 'Hindu' was strictly a religious identity in ancient texts.
💡 Hint: Consider how identities were constructed.
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Discuss how the evolving terminology of identities impacts social structures within the Indian subcontinent, focusing on real historical examples.
💡 Hint: Reflect on specific historical events related to identity politics.
Critique the role of ancient texts in shaping modern perceptions of Hindu and Muslim identities. How might this affect inter-community relationships today?
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context and its relevance today.
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