Chapter 3: Hinduism (A)

What is your class color?

• Purple
• Blue
• Green
• Yellow
• Red

What is the access code?

Who were the Aryans?

• the highest caste in Indian society
• the original tribes of southern India
• a nomadic people who moved into India
• a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings

Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?

• to read the ancient texts
• to understand road signs
• to run for political office
• to talk to ordinary people

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are...

• a collection of sacred texts.
• a group of people from Europe.
• the three most important deities.
• the temples where rituals were performed.

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

• the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
• the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
• four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
• the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation

Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?

• The caste system did not evolve from the jatis.
• The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
• The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power.
• The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics.

Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?

• fight in the military
• plow a field
• interpret religious law
• hold a government post

A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which social class?

• Shudras
• Vaishyas
• Brahmins
• Kshatriyas

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

• They wanted to stay pure.
• They shared all their goods.
• They had to eat a special diet.
• They did work others considered lowly.