Question

which river was the location of an early civilization in south asia?
○ indus
○ brahmaputra
○ yangtze
○ ganges
question 17
which of these statements is the best description of the caste system in india?
○ all persons are treated equally under the law.
○ a person is born to a certain status that determines his or her role in life.
○ a person can remove freely from one class to another.
○ all answers are correct.

Explanation:

First Question (River and Early Civilization):

The Indus River was the location of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the early civilizations in South Asia. The Brahmaputra and Ganges have historical significance but the early major civilization in South Asia (like Harappan) was along the Indus. The Yangtze is in East Asia (China), not South Asia.

The caste system in India is a hereditary social hierarchy. A person is born into a caste (status) that determines their social role, occupations, etc. "All persons are treated equally under the law" is not accurate for the traditional caste system's social dynamics. Mobility between castes was (and in traditional terms, is) not free. So the correct description is the one about being born to a status determining life role.

Answer:

A. Indus

Question 17 (Caste System in India):