The _______________ is perhaps the world's longest surviving social hierarchy;it encompasses a complex ranking of social groups on the basis of ritual purity.
A)American social system
B)Japanese caste system
C)English system of royalty
D)Hindu caste system
E)Buddhist caste system

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The Hindu caste system is considered to be the world's longest surviving social hierarchy, with a ranking of social groups based on ritual purity. The other choices (A, B, C, and E) do not accurately describe a caste system.

The _______________ Is Perhaps the World's Longest Surviving Social Hierarchy;it