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Caste System

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Caste System
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the role of the Shudras in the caste system?

To study and teach the Vedas

To protect the land

To serve others and work in fields

To trade goods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Diagram showing the hierarchy of the caste system.

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmins

Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmins, Kshatriyas

Shudras, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was a unique feature of the caste system regarding jobs?

Everyone could choose any job

Jobs were assigned based on caste

Jobs were assigned randomly

Jobs were based on age

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main role of the Kshatriyas?

To perform religious ceremonies

To protect and govern the land

To trade goods

To clean the streets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did a person become a member of a caste?

They were born into it

They got to choose their caste

The Brahmins selected it for you

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is restricted according to the caste system?

Personal contact with other castes

Personal contact within the same caste

Personal contact with family members

Personal contact with friends

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of caste as described in the learning material?

A type of social organization/hierarchy in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by the circumstances of his birth.

A type of social organization/hierarchy in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by their education.

A type of social organization/hierarchy in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by their wealth.

A type of social organization/hierarchy in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by their skills.

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