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Why is so little known about the Harappan society? What is it that we do know about the nature of that society? |
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How do historians and archeologists explain the decline of the Harappan culture? |
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How were the Indo-European migrants different from the cultures that already existed in India? |
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Trace the origins of the caste system, making sure to include a discussion of varna and jati. |
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Discuss the nature of patriarchy in early Indian societies. What is the Lawbook of Manu and how does it relate to gender roles? |
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What are the Vedas and what do they teach us about early Indian societies? |
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What are the fundamental religious teachings of the Upanishads? |
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How did the religious beliefs as expressed in the Upanishads dovetail with the social order during the Vedic age? |
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In what ways did the religion of the Upanishads include an ethical system? |
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How did the Dravidian and Aryan cultures blend during this period? |
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