India's society and religion in 1914 Flashcards
1
Q
Percentage and number of Hindus in 1914
A
70%>
300 million>
2
Q
What were pollutants underlying the caste system?
A
Human and animal waste
Dead bodies
3
Q
What kept purity?
A
Not touching those in lower caste
4
Q
What were the lower caste called?
A
Untouchables
5
Q
How were castes determined?
A
By birth
6
Q
Who followed the caste system?
A
Only Hindus
7
Q
Who formed the largest minority?
A
Muslims at 20%
8
Q
Where did Muslims form a peasant caste?
A
Bengal
9
Q
Who were sizeable minority groups?
A
Sikhs and Christians
10
Q
Where did the Sikhs form?
A
Punjab
11
Q
What was the problem with religion?
A
Communities and groups found it hard to adjust and retain their identities in the battle for independence.
