Let us Explore (Page 76) Why should a complex society divide itself into such groups? Think about several possible Class 7

Let us Explore (Page 76) Why should a complex society divide itself into such groups? Think about several possible Class 7

Question 1.

Why should a complex society divide itself into such groups? Think about several possible factors why this happens. Class 7

Answer:

A complex society divides itself into several groups based on class, occupation or some other criteria.

This happens due to the following possible factors:

1. Some group specialised in a particular job such as farming, defence, governance, craft, trade etc.
2. It is easy to manage a particular group by governing people.
3. Power, wealth, social and culture traditions, food habits, education and way of worship divide them.

Question 2.

List other such professions you expect in a complex society of the 1st millennium BCE. Class 7

Answer:

Other professions expect in a complex society of the 1st millennium BCE can be:

1. Healers or doctors
2. Teachers and scibes
3. Architects and masons
4. Judges and administrators
5. Merchants and traders
6. Farmers
7. Crafts people such as potters, weavers, metal workers and carpenters.