A Caste System Is a System of Social Stratification in Which

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Multiple Choice

A caste system is a system of social stratification in which ________.

• A) a person's social status is decided by his acquired wealth
• B) a person's position in society depends upon his educational qualifications and achievements
• C) people are born into a social ranking, with no opportunity for social mobility
• D) people join highly exclusive associations that encourage external interaction

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Definitions:

Maxillary Processes

Primordial structures in the embryo which contribute to the formation of the upper jaw (maxilla).

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine before it is excreted from the body.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of the early embryo, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems, among other structures.

Neuroectoderm

Part of the ectoderm of an embryo giving rise to the brain and spinal cord.