Ancient India Caste System

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What is the caste system?

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The caste system is a social hierarchy that divides people into different groups based on their birth and occupation.

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Which varna was considered the highest in the caste system?

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Brahmins

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What was the occupation of the Kshatriyas in the caste system?

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warriors and rulers

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Which varna was responsible for trade and business activities?

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Vaishya

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What was the occupation of the Shudras in the caste system?

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Laborers and servants

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Who were considered the untouchables in the caste system?

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The untouchables

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What was the main factor determining a person's caste in the ancient Indian society?

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Birth or family lineage

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What were the four main varnas in the caste system?

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Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras

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What were the duties of the Brahmins in the caste system?

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Performing religious rituals, studying and teaching the Vedas, and providing guidance in matters of spirituality and morality.

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What were the consequences of breaking the rules of the caste system? Options: Rewards, honor, prosperity, happiness; Inclusion, promotion, respect, harmony; Social acceptance, gain of privileges, equality, peace; Social ostracism, loss of privileges, discrimination, violence, death

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Social ostracism, loss of privileges, discrimination, violence, death