Caste System, Hinduism, & Buddhism

Which of the following is the correct order of the caste system from highest to lowest

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Sudras, Vaishyas
• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras
• Vaishyas, Sudras, Brahmins, Kshatriyas
• Sudras, Vaishyas, Kshatrias, Brahmins

An ancient writing which outlined what was expected of people within each station in life.It also divided Indian society into the 4 varna's or classes of people.

• Dharma
• Karma
• Moksha
• Code of Manu

the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, or samsara. It is considered to be the end of all suffering.

• Dharma
• Karma
• Moksha
• Code of Manu

The Sanskrit word that means "actions" or "deeds." These deeds or actions will affect a person's fortunes in this life and the next.

• Dharma
• Karma
• Code of Manu
• Moksha

The law of _____________________ determines how a person will be reincarnated

• ahimsa
• dharma
• moksha
• karma

Fulfilling one’s duty or responsibility based upon age, caste, or position in life is one’s

• ahimsa
• dharma
• moksha
• karma

The oldest of India's religious texts, they contain hymns and rituals to please the gods

• Varna
• Vedas
• Ramayana
• Reincarnation

This story is over 3,000 pages long and offers moral lessons about right and wrong

• Upanishads
• Vedas
• Ramayana
• Mahabharata

Name of people who came to the Northern part of India in 1500 B.C (noble ones)

• Aryans
• Persians
• Babylonians
• Egyptians

Sacred Hymns or songs of the Ancient Indians are:

• Dalits
• Vedas
• Monsoons
• Dice