1. which best describes the indian caste system from 600 to 1200 c. e.?
a. it disintegrated with the introduction of islam.
b. it was rigid, but adapted well to change
c. it was grounded in the teachings of the buddha.
d. the shudras were at the top of the social pyramid.

which was a trend in indian society from 600 to 1200 c. e.?
a. introduction of new people into the caste system.
b. the rise of sanskrit literature to its golden age.
c. a sharp decline in the population.
d. final disappearance of islamic worship.

how did islam influence india during the post-classical era?
a. islam mandated membership in the bhaktic cults.
b. muslim rulers ordered the construction of angkor wat.
c. islamic merchants created the trade monopolies enjoyed by funan.
d. the influx of muslim merchants led to the rise of cities and urban culture.
which demonstrates the influence of indian society in southeast asia?
a. titles taken by rulers.
b. dismantling of government bureaucracies.
c. adoption of the caste system.
d. rejection of hinduism.

which was not a key feature of the khmer empire?
a. reliance on rice-based agriculture.
b. construction of indian-inspired temples.
c. the island of sumatra.
d. gradual adoption of buddhism over hinduism.