Ancient South Asia- Primary and Secondary Sources Web view— The Rig Veda. During acculturation (blending of cultures) which culture dominated, Aryan or non-Aryan?

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Ancient South Asia:Primary and Secondary Sources

1. Underline the evidence given by each scholar in the quotes…2. Which do you think is right? Why?

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“When they divided Purusha (the Cosmic Man) how many portions did they make? What do they call his mouth, his arms? What do they call his thighs and feet?The Brahmin was his mouth, of both his arms was the [Ksatriya] made. His thighs became the Vaisya, from his feet the Sudra was produced.” — The Rig Veda

3. During acculturation (blending of cultures) which culture dominated, Aryan or non-Aryan? Why?

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