6.27 Flash Cards

Vaisyas

• Landowners, Farm Owners, Merchants, Traders, Skilled Workers, Minor Officials

• Unskilled Laborers

• Warriors and Soldiers

• Religious Leaders

No social mobility

• There is no social mobility within the caste system.

• Social mobility is encouraged in the caste system.

• Social mobility exists but is limited.

• Social mobility is only possible for the upper caste.

Untouchables

• A group of people who perform clean jobs

• Individuals who are considered outcasts and perform dirty jobs

• A term for high-caste individuals

• People who are revered in society

Role of Sudras

• Sudras were the highest caste in society.

• Sudras had manual labor jobs that required little education.

• Sudras were responsible for teaching and learning.

• Sudras were involved in administrative roles.

Sudras

• Farmworkers, servants, unskilled workers: Had manual labor jobs that required little education.

• Educated professionals and scholars: Engaged in teaching and learning.

• Warriors and rulers: Responsible for protecting and governing society.

• Merchants and traders: Involved in commerce and trade activities.

Role of Kshatriyas

• Kshatriyas are responsible for farming and agriculture.

• Kshatriyas are responsible for trade and commerce.

• Kshatriyas are responsible for defending, protecting, and governing.

• Kshatriyas are responsible for teaching and education.

Caste Title

• A title given to a group within the caste system, such as Brahmin or Kshatriya.

• A title for a leader in a community.

• A title used for religious ceremonies.

• A title for a profession or job.

Description/Jobs/Examples

• The roles and responsibilities associated with each caste, such as teaching or farming.

• The various types of food consumed by different cultures.

• The historical significance of different castes in society.

• The geographical distribution of castes across the world.

Role of Vaisyas

• Vaisyas had upper class jobs that required more skilled training and education.

• Vaisyas were primarily engaged in manual labor and farming.

• Vaisyas were responsible for religious rituals and ceremonies.

• Vaisyas were the ruling class and held political power.

Kshatriyas

• Merchants and Traders: Responsible for commerce and trade.

• Priests and Scholars: Responsible for religious rituals and education.

• Kings, Chieftains, Warriors: Responsible for defending, protecting, and governing.

• Laborers and Servants: Responsible for manual work and service.