The Caste System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Caste System
A
A system where Hindus are organized into groups
2
Q
Who are Brahmins?
A
Priests
3
Q
Who are Kshatriyas?
A
Soldiers & Leaders
4
Q
Who are Vashiyas?
A
Shopkeepers, traders & farmers
5
Q
Who are Shudras?
A
The servants of the other 3 groups
6
Q
Who are the Harijans?
A
Also known as the ‘Untouchables’, they are so low they are not even on the Caste System.
7
Q
What do the Harijans work with?
A
Mostly leather(made from cows) and cows are the Hindus’ national animal. That is why they do not eat beef.
8
Q
How are the Groups divided?
A
There are about 5 or six groups in one whole group.
