The Hindu Caste System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the caste system?
A
The caste system is a Hindu social system. You are sorted into a caste when you are born depending on how good your previous life was. This caste can determine your job/quality of life. There are now laws which don’t allow discrimination towards castes so everyone is presented with equal opportunities
2
Q
Name the 4 main castes
A
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras
3
Q
What are these levels called
A
Varnas
4
Q
What is the highest caste
A
Brahmins
5
Q
What is the lowest caste
A
Shudras
6
Q
What jobs can Vaishyas get?
A
Merchants, traders and farmers
7
Q
What do Brahmins become?
A
Teachers and Priests
8
Q
What can Shudras become?
A
Manual workers and labourers
9
Q
What can Kshatriyas become
A
Warriors and leaders
10
Q
What is the caste that is excluded from the system
A
Dalits
