Question 2In this unit, you learned about an ancient Hindu text called the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda includes a creationmyth. In this story, the gods divide a being named Purusha to create life. The story includes a metaphorthat later served as the basis of the caste system.Read this section from the Rig Veda:When they divided Purusha how many portions did they make?What do they call his mouth, his arms? What do they call his thighs and feet?The Brahman was his mouth, of both his arms was the Rajanya made.His thighs became the Vaishya, from his feet the Shudra was produced.Think about what you've learned about varnas and the caste system in the unit. Explain how eachrespective body part is used as a metaphor for the different castes. Put your answers in the followingchart.三=E 三三Font SizesACasteRepresentation ExplanationBrahmin (priests).moutharmsKshatriya (warriors)Vaishya (artisans, farmers, merchants) thighsShudra (servants)feet Question 3You studied the Chinese philosopher Confucius in this unit. As you learned, the teachings of Confuciuswere written in a book called the Analects. The table below has two excerpts from the Analects that discussConfucian ideas about filial piety. In the space provided, explain what each excerpt is saying in the secondcolumn of the chart.B IUX,Font Sizes三星E三三ThisThe Analects says...means.."A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He shouldoverflow in love to all, and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance ofthese things, he should employ them in polite studies."I."While a man's father is alive, look at the bent of his will; when his father is dead, look at his conduct. If for three years he doesnot alter from the way of his father, he may be called filial."Characters used: 549 / 15000

The Vedas are the most important religious text of Hinduism and are composed in Sanskrit. The four…

n this unit, you learned about an ancient Hindu text called the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda includes a creatic myth. In this story, the gods divide a being named Purusha to create life. The story includes a metaphc that later served as the basis of the caste system. Read this section from the Rig Veda: When they dividéd Purusha how many portions did they make? What do they call his mouth, his arms? What do they call his thighs and feet? The Brahman was his mouth, of both his arms was the Rajanya made. His thighs became the Vaishya, from his feet the Shudra was produced. Think about what you've learned about varnas and the caste system in the unit. Explain how each respective body part is used as a metaphor for the different castes. Put your answers in the following chart. Font Sizes A EE E E E 3 Caste Representation Explanation Brahmin (priests). mouth arms Kshatriya (warriors) Vaishya (artisans, farmers, merchants) thighs Shudra (servants) feet

n this unit, you learned about an ancient Hindu text called the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda includes a creatic myth. In this story, the gods divide a being named Purusha to create life. The story includes a metaphc that later served as the basis of the caste system. Read this section from the Rig Veda: When they dividéd Purusha how many portions did they make? What do they call his mouth, his arms? What do they call his thighs and feet? The Brahman was his mouth, of both his arms was the Rajanya made. His thighs became the Vaishya, from his feet the Shudra was produced. Think about what you've learned about varnas and the caste system in the unit. Explain how each respective body part is used as a metaphor for the different castes. Put your answers in the following chart. Font Sizes A EE E E E 3 Caste Representation Explanation Brahmin (priests). mouth arms Kshatriya (warriors) Vaishya (artisans, farmers, merchants) thighs Shudra (servants) feet