Which of the Following Characterized the New Cities in South

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterized the new cities in South Asia around 500 BCE?

• A) New cities such as Taxila had well-planned streets and water drainage similar to that of Mohenjo Daro.
• B) The rigidity of the caste system prevented social mobility.
• C) Individuals who did the dirtiest jobs became outcastes known as Brahmans.
• D) An elaborate division of labor suggested high degrees of specialization and commercialization.

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Capital Gain/Loss

The profit or loss made from selling an asset for more or less than its purchase price.

Depreciates

The process by which an asset loses value over time, often due to wear and tear, age, or obsolescence, impacting its useful life.

Straight Line

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset which assumes equal annual depreciation over the asset's useful life.

Salvage Value

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