What are the major Indian castes? Was the caste system a stabilizing or a destabilizing factor in Indian society, or both? Give specific examples.
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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Kenya and capitalism
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On what question do the Marquis de Condorcet and Jean-Jacques Rousseau disagree?
A) effectiveness of the administrative use of judicial torture to elicit confessions B) role of the Catholic Church in political affairs and scientific investigations C) whether progress brings about the improvement or degeneration of humanity D) advantages of imprisonment and rehabilitation over capital punishment
Despite corporate scandals and continued insurgencies in Iraq after the war, George W. Bush's approval rating was high when he came up for reelection. Which of the following was a reason for Americans' faith in Bush?
A) Bush's immediate and decisive response to the September 11 attacks B) Bush's tax-reduction policies aimed at wealthy Americans C) Bush's fulfillment of all his campaign promises D) Bush's support for environmental protection and participation in international global warming agreements E) Bush's successful strategies for growing the U.S. economy
Examine the political world of ancient India. Why was India politically fragmented? How did this lack of political unity influence the course of Indian history?
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