The Caste System Flashcards

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Brahmans

The top

A

Priests

The intellects who preform religious ceremonies

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Kshatriya

Second from top

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Warriors and rulers

Traditionally had the power

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Vaishyas

Third from the top

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Merchants, traders and farmers

Ordinary people who farm, trade and produce a living

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Shudras

Last

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Traditionally served the higher classes

The did jobs others didn’t want to do

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5
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The caste system is a triangle

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You are born into the class and can’t move up or down

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My caste system

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> Class A - the ruler: absolute power and runs the country. They are rich e.g. Queen,king and royal family.
Class B - important: power, help run the country. E.g. Prime minister, government, queens advisor.
Class C - the rich: money. E.g. Millionaires, billionaires, celebrities and famous people
Class D - the hard workers: ordinary e.g. Normal jobs,life,house,education
Class Z - the poor: in need of help e.g no home, job or education.
*everyone would be born into their class like the Hinduism caste. However, everyone has a chance to move up or down a class. Everyone would be equal and respected. Also everyone would help out other classes such as class Z

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