Exploring Ancient India's Social Class Structure

What does the term 'social classes' mean through a historian's lens?

• A method to classify people based on their education level.

• A system to identify the most powerful individuals in a society.

• A division of a civilization into groups with different roles, responsibilities, and privileges.

• A way to categorize people based on their wealth.

Who introduced the caste system to ancient India?

• The Greeks

• The Persians

• The Dravidians

• The Aryans

Which Varna in ancient Indian society consisted of priests and scholars?

• Brahmins

• Shudras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

What was the primary role of the Kshatriyas in ancient Indian society?

• Traders and businessmen

• Farmers and laborers

• Kings and warriors

• Priests and scholars

Which Varna was considered the lowest and often forced to live outside of villages?

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Shudras

• Untouchables

What is the significance of 'Dharma' in the context of the caste system?

• It is a festival celebrated by all Varnas.

• It is a ritual performed by the Brahmins.

• It is the duty of each caste member on how to live their lives.

• It is a set of laws governing trade.

What belief reinforced the caste system in ancient India?

• The belief in a single deity.

• The belief in reincarnation based on one's actions.

• The belief in the superiority of the Aryans.

• The belief in the power of the king.

What was the primary occupation of the Vaishyas?

• Servants and unskilled farmers

• Merchants and farm owners

• Kings and warriors

• Priests and scholars

Based on his actions of farming, which Varna does Rishi most likely belong to?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Shudra

Based on his actions of exchanging goods, which Varna does Samia most likely belong to?

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Shudra

• Brahmin