What Aspect of Megasthenes' Description of Indian Society Is Puzzling

question 71

Multiple Choice

What aspect of Megasthenes' description of Indian society is puzzling to modern-day analysts?

• A)Buddhists seem to be a small number in Indian society.
• B)The largest group in society was the farmer-merchant group.
• C)The caste system seemed more open and had more ranks. 
• D)Farmers were exempt from military service.
• E)The king's closest advisors included religious officials.

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