The caste system
A)was applicable to every member of Indian society.
B)was a central element of Buddhist belief.
C)was actually more flexible than the Egyptian social structure.
D)originated in Macedonia.
E)was unsuccessfully opposed by Aryan warriors' wives.

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The caste system was applicable to every member of Indian society, dividing people into four main groups (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras) based on their birth and occupation.

Answer: B 
 The caste system was not a central element of Buddhist belief, as Buddhism rejected the notion of caste and promoted the idea of equality and universal brotherhood among all people.

Answer: C 
 The caste system was less flexible than the Egyptian social structure, which allowed people to move up or down the social hierarchy based on their performance in different areas of life.

Answer: D 
 The caste system did not originate in Macedonia, but in ancient India, where it developed gradually over time and became a fundamental part of Hindu society.

Answer: E 
 There is no evidence to suggest that the wives of Aryan warriors opposed the caste system in ancient India. It was deeply entrenched in the social fabric of the time and continued to shape Indian society for centuries.

The Caste System