The Caste System

The highest caste in the caste system are the _____________.  They include the priests and the teachers.

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Untouchables

The Hindu caste system is made up of how many different castes? Remember, not everyone is included in the caste system!

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The lowest of the caste system isn't considered a part of the caste.  They are garbage collectors, sweep the streets, and slaughter animals for their leather.  They are the _____________________.

• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Untouchables
• Vaisyas

The third caste in the caste system are the ____________________.  They include the skilled craftsmen, bankers, and merchants.

• Kshatriyas
• Sudras
• Vaisyas
• Brahmin

Which statement is true of the Hindu caste system:

• Castes are allowed to marry into other castes.
• Caste members may only work in certain occupations.
• The caste classes don't have to be followed and you can pick which one you want to be in.
• The lower the caste, the closer to Brahman they are.

This caste includes leaders and warriors

• Brahmins
• Sudra
• Viasya
• Kshatriyas

Caste that includes gardeners, potters, and clothes washers. 

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmins
• Viasya
• Sudras

This caste was the most populated

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmins
• Viasya
• Sudras

True of False: Members of a caste rely on each other for support

• True
• False

In the Caste System, a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by the circumstances of his birth

• True
• False