Question

Which best describes the caste system?

a. the separation of people into religious and social groups based on their birth
b. the Buddhist belief that a person goes through a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth until reaching perfection
c. a method of meditation used to transcend dependence on the body
d. a series of old Hindu texts written to sing the praises of the Aryans' gods

Answer 1

Answer: A) The separation of people into religious and social groups based on their birth

Explanation: k12 Unit Test 6.13

Answer 2

The best option from the list would be that "a. the separation of people into religious and social groups based on their birth", since social advancement in this type of society was incredibly difficult.