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What is the best definition of the caste system?

A. a method of meditation used to transcend dependence on the body


B. the separation of people into religious and social groups based on their birth


C. the Buddhist belief that a person goes through a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth until reaching perfection


D. a series of old Hindu texts written to sing the praises of the Aryans' gods

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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

India is well known for its caste system. Based off a person's birth, he could be a peasant or royalty. Just because a person is born inside the four walls of a nice house, automatically puts him at an advantage, compared to the person born in a mud hut. In addition, there is usually no advancement in the caste system. Whatever 'rank' you were born to, you usually stay in for your whole life.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

India is well known for its caste system. Based off a person's birth, he could be a peasant or royalty. Just because a person is born inside the four walls of a nice house, automatically puts him at an advantage, compared to the person born in a mud hut. In addition, there is usually no advancement in the caste system. Whatever 'rank' you were born to, you usually stay in for your whole life.

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