When you say ancient Hindus , your question is very difficult. Hindus modern practice it self is very old in which so called BRAHAMANS groups of People were mostly said to be more respected because they were mostly the one who practiced Hinduism theoretically , wrote rules and theories , made rules , give ideas to the rulers .. Etc etc.......
It depends what you mean by 'cultural group'. A Hindu's cultural group is obviously Hindu in the religious sense however, as with any religion, anyone from any genetic heritage can be a Hindu.
The largest group in ancient Egyptian society were the peasant farmers who made up about 90% of the population
The group at the top of the Hindu caste (varna) system is the Brahmins. Traditionally, they are priests, scholars, and teachers, responsible for religious rituals and the preservation of sacred texts. Brahmins hold a prominent position in society due to their role in spiritual and educational leadership within Hinduism.
A society is a group of people. They follow different religion like Hindu,Muslim , Christian,etc.
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Puru, an ancient region mentioned in Hindu texts, was inhabited by the Puru tribe, one of the notable clans in early Vedic society. They are often associated with the Indo-Aryan migration into the Indian subcontinent. The Purus are mentioned in various Vedic hymns and texts, highlighting their significance in the cultural and historical context of early Indian civilization. Their legacy is reflected in the genealogies and stories of ancient Indian texts.
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The Pythagoreans were a philosophical-religious group that was generally well-known and respected in the ancient world. As followers of the exalted ancient figure, Pythagoras, Pythagoreans were serious students of mathematics and fervently religious, as well, although details of their particular beliefs and practices have not been preserved in the historical record.
Group Analytic Society was created in 1952.
The question is, what s different between a social group and society, well its plain to see that a society is a BIG group of people as if a social group is as it says, a small group