What has been said about the right on paternal property in the Manusmriti?
According to the Manusmriti, the paternal property should be equally divided among all the sons after the death of their parents. However the eldest son is entitled to a special share. The women were not allowed to demand any share in this property.
Define the term patriliny. Give one example.
How was Buddha’s presence shown through symbols? Give two examples.
Describe the position of women with regard to ownership of property in ancient times.
Discuss how access to property sharpened social differences between men and women in ancient times.
What, according to the Dharmashastras, were the ideal occupations for the four varnas? Give one way in which the Brahmanas tried to enforce these norms.
“Brahmanical norms regarding marriage and occupations were not always followed in ancient times.” Give arguments in support of this statement.
Explain why patriliny may have been particularly important among elite families.
Discuss whether kings in early states were invariably Kshatriyas.
Compare and contrast the dharma or norms mentioned in the stories of Drona, Hidimba and Matanga.
In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the Brahmanical view of society derived from the Purusha Sukta?
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