Seventh Grade S.S Winter Packet

What is an Abrahamic Religion?

Which religions are polytheistic?

• Hinduism

• Chrisitianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

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The caste system in India is an ancient social hierarchy rooted in Hinduism, dividing people into groups based on occupation and social status: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (laborers), with Dalits (Untouchables) excluded from the hierarchy. It was historically justified through religious beliefs like dharma (duty) and karma (actions in past lives). Although abolished in India’s Constitution of 1950, caste discrimination continues, particularly in rural areas, limiting opportunities for marginalized groups. Affirmative action policies and leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar have worked to challenge these inequalities.

Answer the question: What is the author’s goal of writing this article?

• Perform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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The caste system in India is an ancient social hierarchy rooted in Hinduism, dividing people into groups based on occupation and social status: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (laborers), with Dalits (Untouchables) excluded from the hierarchy. It was historically justified through religious beliefs like dharma (duty) and karma (actions in past lives). Although abolished in India’s Constitution of 1950, caste discrimination continues, particularly in rural areas, limiting opportunities for marginalized groups. Affirmative action policies and leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar have worked to challenge these inequalities.

Answer the question: What is the author’s claim?

• The caste system has deeply influenced Indian society

• The caste system has not deeply influenced Indian society

• The claim is not specified

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The caste system in India is an ancient social hierarchy rooted in Hinduism, dividing people into groups based on occupation and social status: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (laborers), with Dalits (Untouchables) excluded from the hierarchy. It was historically justified through religious beliefs like dharma (duty) and karma (actions in past lives). Although abolished in India’s Constitution of 1950, caste discrimination continues, particularly in rural areas, limiting opportunities for marginalized groups. Affirmative action policies and leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar have worked to challenge these inequalities.

Summarize the Indian Caste System.