Aryan's and the Caste System Quiz

Who were the powerful warriors that came to northern India around 1500 BC?

• Mughals

• Aryans

• Persians

• Mauryas

What helped the Aryans take over the native people and spread south into the whole country?

• Their knowledge of farming

• Their ability to ride horses

• Their advanced iron weapons

• Their diplomatic skills

What language did the Aryans speak?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Urdu

What is the collection of songs and hymns called that the Aryans told about their gods?

• Mahabharata

• Ramayana

• Vedas

• Upanishads

When did the Aryans learn to write?

• 1500 BC

• 1000 BC

• 500 BC

• 322 BC

What metal did the Aryans find in the Ganges River Valley around 1000 BC?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron

• Copper

What was the strict way of living called that the Aryans created?

• Caste system

• Feudal system

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Who were the priests, teachers, and judges in the caste system?

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

What were the skilled farmers and merchants called in the caste system?

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

What term was used to refer to the people who were considered impure and had "dirty" jobs?

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