Question

1. between 1500 bce and 500 bce, indian civilization —

• enjoyed internal unity and agricultural prosperity.
• rejected the class system in favor of social equality.
• faced invasion, religious conflict, and internal political rivalry.
• served as a model for the development of hellenistic civilization.

Explanation:

During 1500 BCE - 500 BCE in India, there were invasions like the Aryan - Dravidian interactions, religious changes with the rise of new philosophies and religions, and internal political power - struggles. It was not a time of internal unity and it did not reject the class system. Also, Indian civilization was not a model for Hellenistic civilization.

Answer:

C. faced invasion, religious conflict, and internal political rivalry.