Hinduism Warmup

The _______ system divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation (job).

Which caste is responsible for being herders and merchants?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

• Untouchables

Which caste is responsible for being street sweepers and cleaners and are considered outcasts?

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Untouchables

Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?

• Brahmins

• Sudras

• Kshatriyas

• Untouchables

• Vaishyas

Which caste is responsible for being commoners and peasants?

• Untouchables

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

Which caste is responsible for being priests and scholars?

• Brahmins

• Untouchables

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

What words best describes India's caste system? (choose all that apply)

• strict

• harsh

• ridgid

• laid-back

Hindus are

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

The Vedas are ___________

• warriors

• sheep herders

• religious texts

• a set of laws

The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 

• dharma

• moksha

• ahisma

• karma