Hinduism and Caste System

What were the social classes in ancient India called?

• Castes

• Varna

• Tribes

• Clans

What type of workers were the Sudras?

• Priests

• Manual workers

• Warriors

• Merchants

What were the Dalits sometimes called?

• Warriors

• Untouchables

• Priests

• Merchants

What was the role of a guru in ancient India?

• A warrior

• A farmer

• A teacher

• A merchant

What did the Dalits do that other jati would not?

• Teach

• Fight

• Collect trash and handle the dead

• Trade

What did the higher classes consider themselves compared to lower ones?

• Richer

• Purer

• Stronger

• Smarter

What word did Europeans use to describe the Indian social system?

• Class

• Rank

• Caste

• Order

What is the third largest religion in the world?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the ultimate peace that Hindus strive for?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

• Salvation

Which deity is known as the Goddess of learning in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Sarasvati