Politics – South Asia Day 4 Warm-Up

Which of the following statements BEST explains how the caste system is used to categorize people in India.

• In some countries a person’s place in society is decided by a caste system.

• The caste that they belong to is based on their wealth, occupation, and family background.

• A group of people who used to be called the untouchables ranks even below this last group.

• Gandhi did not believe in the caste system and worked to end it.            

Hey Rohan, do you know why Mohandas K. Gandhi is such a big deal in South Asian history?

 

• He was the most popular sitar player in India.

• He peacefully worked towards freedom for India.

• He was a famous director in Bollywood.

• He created the caste system used in India.

Imagine Avery and Noah are exploring a new planet. They discover a unique way of life for a group of aliens. What is this concept called?

• Culture

• Judicial review

• Columbian Exchange

• 13^th Amendment

Imagine Grace, Ethan, and Evelyn are time travelers exploring the historical movement of goods and people between Africa, the Americas, and Europe. What fascinating historical event are they witnessing?

• Culture

• Judicial review

• Columbian Exchange

• the 13th Amendment

Identify #7

• France

• Switzerland

• Spain

• Portugal

In a lively classroom debate, Evelyn, Maya, and Isla discussed how Articles 15, 16, & 17 of India's constitution played a crucial role in abolishing the _. These articles are all about ensuring equality for every citizen. Can you guess what they outlawed?

• caste system

• immigration

• movement of people

• voting for women

James and Noah are debating in class: Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

                   

 

• Culture

• Judicial review

• Columbian Exchange

• Amendment

                   

Hey there, history detectives! Sophia and Mason are on a mission to uncover what abolished slavery in the U.S. Can you help them solve this mystery?

 

                   

 

• Culture

• Judicial review

• Columbian Exchange

• the 13th Amendment

Identify the ocean at location #5

• Atlantic Ocean
• Southern Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Arctic Ocean