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How did Aryans impact society in India?
They closed off the subcontinent to trade they sent out missionaries to spread Buddhism they introduced a system of social classes or they granted women equal status with men
They closed off the subcontinent to trade they sent out missionaries to spread Buddhism they introduced a system of social classes or they granted women equal status with men
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The correct answer is: They introduced a system of social classes.
The impact of Aryans on Indian society lies primarily in the introduction of the caste system. The Aryans, an Indo-European group, migrated into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. They established a hierarchical system of social classes, known as varna, which later transformed into the caste system.
Initially, the social structure was divided into four main varnas, or classes: the Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (laborers and servants). This stratified society became deeply ingrained in Indian culture over time, assigning individuals to specific castes based on their birth and occupation. This system heavily influenced social relationships, occupation, education, and even marriage, determining status and opportunities for various groups.
It is worth mentioning that women's status in Aryan society was not equal but rather subordinated. As the varna system persisted, gender roles and restrictions became more rigid, resulting in limited opportunities for women in terms of education, employment, and social mobility. It wasn't until much later, with social reform movements during British colonial rule, that efforts were made towards greater gender equality.
The impact of Aryans on Indian society lies primarily in the introduction of the caste system. The Aryans, an Indo-European group, migrated into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. They established a hierarchical system of social classes, known as varna, which later transformed into the caste system.
Initially, the social structure was divided into four main varnas, or classes: the Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (laborers and servants). This stratified society became deeply ingrained in Indian culture over time, assigning individuals to specific castes based on their birth and occupation. This system heavily influenced social relationships, occupation, education, and even marriage, determining status and opportunities for various groups.
It is worth mentioning that women's status in Aryan society was not equal but rather subordinated. As the varna system persisted, gender roles and restrictions became more rigid, resulting in limited opportunities for women in terms of education, employment, and social mobility. It wasn't until much later, with social reform movements during British colonial rule, that efforts were made towards greater gender equality.
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