Hindu gods and Caste System

This Hindu god destroys and transforms the universe when necessary. Has ash colored skin, matted hair and a third eye in his forehead. He has snakes around his neck and rides a bull

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

This Hindu god protects and maintains order in the universe. Has blue skin, holds a conch shell and wears a gold crown.

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

This Hindu god creates the universe and everything in it. He has four heads and four arms. He holds a book, prayer beads and lotus flower. He rides a swan

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

Has 4 heads and is the creator​ (a)  

• Brahma
• Vishnu
• Shiva

This group of nomadic warriors started the caste system

• Hindus

• Aryans

• Jati

• Sanskirt

What are the Vedas?

• Holy book of Hindus

• Holy book of Jews

• Holy book for Christians

• Holy Book of Treasures

The names of the four groups that people belong to in Hinduism

• Vedas

• Vishnu

• Brahmin

• Varna

This group has powerful priests, who could BOTH read and teach the Vedas

• Brahmin

• Vishnu

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

This group were the warriors. They were good at archery and made the laws. They COULD NOT teach the Vedas, only read them

• Brahmin

• Vishnu

• Sudras

• Kshatriyas

Farmers, craftsmen and merchants, could learn the Vedas but NOT teach them

• Brahmins

• Karmas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras