1.In what ways were marriage practices similar in the west and East during the early modern period?

The correct answer is C) it helped maintain caste distinctions.

During the Gupta period, people were restricted from marrying within their caste. This practice affected society during this time in that it helped maintain caste distinctions.

The Gupta Empire was one of the most important empires in India from the end of the 3rd century to the end of the 6th century. Under this empire, India lived its Golden Days. Under the Gupta case system that always was preserved, at the top of the caste hierarchy were the Brahmins or priest, then the Kshatriyas who were the warriors or rulers. After them, the Vaisyas, merchants and traders. Next in the descendant line, the Sudras who were workers. And at the bottom of the pyramid, the Pariah, the poor.

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