2.How did Sikhism challenge traditional Indian culture, such as the caste system? A. By emphasizing respect for status B. By emp
hasizing the equality of all believers C. By promoting the seclusion of women D. By putting forth a rigid religious hierarchy 3. Which groups would most likely be discussed in an article on the destructive campaigns of Muslim invaders in India? 2 points A. Buddhists B. Confucians C. Hindus D. Sikhs E. Shinto 4. How was the Song dynasty able to continue it prosperity despite threats from the north? A. More productive farming created a surplus of food, which could be sold. B. The governments issuance of paper money created more wealth. C. Technological innovations such as gunpowder and the compass led to industrialization D. The Great Wall and the grand canal allowed major cities to remain unoccupied
2. Letter B. The Sikhs challenged the view on the caste system with the concept of equality regardless of their genders, caste, class or ethnicity. They also does not promote the idol worshiping of individuals unlike the caste system which gives much importance to the Brahmins.
3. Letter C. Hindus. Until today, there are still tension between the Muslims and Hindus in India. This tension was especially great during the creation of Pakistan. Today there are still territorial disputes between these nations.
4. The best the choices would be D. But the reson they continued to prosper was because they move and was protected by the Huang River from the constant invasion from the North.
