During the Postclassical Age,the Caste System

question 18

Multiple Choice

During the postclassical age,the caste system

• A) disappeared because of the arrival of Islam.
• B) created chaos in local communities.
• C) became securely established in southern India for the first time.
• D) rejected migrants coming into India.
• E) was merged into modern Buddhist thought.

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Definitions:

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with certain groups, roles, or individuals, often shaping their sense of identity.

Collective Unconscious

The collective unconscious refers to a part of the unconscious mind which is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind, as opposed to the individual's unconscious.

Archetypal Themes

Universal, symbolic patterns that recur in myths, stories, and dreams, signifying common human experiences.

Ego Identity

Erikson's concept of a strong sense of self achieved through the resolution of crises at various developmental stages.