Caste Flashcards
Which castes were the thinkers, priests, teachers, and judges. They were called the head
The Brahmins
What is how a persons actions in a past life effect their current life
Karma
What is the code of behavior rules for a certain caste
Dharma
What is the sacred book of law that gives rules of daily life
The Laws of Manu
Who are the workers and rulers that are known as the hands and arms
The Kshatriyas
Who are the merchants and farmers. They are shopkeepers who sell products
The vaisyas
Who are the the labores and craftworkers. They sell services. Each subgroup of this caste preforms a service
Some groups include gardeners, potters, clothes, and washers
The Sudras
The what were called the Children of God by Gandhi and they were expected to do the dirty jobs. In fact, they are considered so vile, it is thought that even their shadow can pollute another person. They were forced to carry bells so people could know they were coming
Untouchables
