The Caste System Flashcards
Brahmans
The top
Priests
The intellects who preform religious ceremonies
Kshatriya
Second from top
Warriors and rulers
Traditionally had the power
Vaishyas
Third from the top
Merchants, traders and farmers
Ordinary people who farm, trade and produce a living
Shudras
Last
Traditionally served the higher classes
The did jobs others didn’t want to do
The caste system is a triangle
You are born into the class and can’t move up or down
My caste system
> 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