Indian Culture and Social Structure

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Indian Culture and Social Structure

Gender Roles Patriarchal Society Women no rights Couldn’t remarry, own property

Caste System Prominent in Gupta Empire Brahmins (Scholars/Priests) Ksatriyas (Rulers/Warriors) Vaisyas (Merchants/ Farmers) Shudras (Servants) Untouchables Greatly divided social classes

Religions Buddhism prominent during Ashoka’s reign Rewarded Buddhist with land Sent missionaries abroad Constructed monasteries and stupas Hinduism Gupta Empire Gave land to Brahmins Promoted Hindu education, values Built temples in cities

Art, Math, and Science Art Math & Science Symbolic rather than realistic Most dealt with religion Math & Science Geometry and Algebra developed Concept of zero Circumference of Earth discovered Value of Pi calculated

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