Ancient Indian Caste System Overview

What defines social classes within a civilization?

• Shared hobbies and interests

• Different roles, responsibilities, and privileges

• Geographical location and climate

• Family size and number of children

Which group introduced the caste system to Ancient India?

• The Mughals

• The British

• The Aryans

• The Dravidians

What was the highest social class in Ancient India's caste system?

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Brahmin

• Shudra

What were the primary roles of the Brahmins in Ancient Indian society?

• Kings and warriors

• Businessmen, traders, and farm owners

• Priests, scholars, and Hindu gurus/teachers

• Servants and unskilled farmers

What was the status of the Dalits in Ancient Indian society?

• They were the ruling class

• They were wealthy merchants

• They were considered untouchables and performed the lowest jobs

• They were religious scholars

People were not allowed to ​ (a)   outside of their ​ (b)   or Varna.

• marry
• social class
• travel
• speak
• town
• village

How did the Hindu religious concepts of Dharma and reincarnation affect the caste system?

• They allowed individuals to easily move between social classes in one lifetime

• They encouraged inter-caste marriages

• They reinforced the caste system by suggesting that one's current life status was due to past actions and determined future rebirth

• They promoted equality among all social classes

Which one is this character?

• Shudra

• Kshatriya

• Brahmin

• Dalit

What social class is this character?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Shudra

• Vaishya

In what ways are different roles needed to support your school, community, or town?