Two Kinds of Caste! Flashcards
How many ways did Indians group people into castes?
Indians grouped people into castes two different ways.
What was the most basic grouping by?
The most basic grouping was by occupation.
What is the term for an occupation-based caste in India?
The term for an occupation-based caste in India is Jati.
How many Jatis are there in India today?
There are hundreds of Jatis in India today.
How did scholars believe these occupation-based castes began?
Scholars believe that these occupation-based castes began as extended families who may have had a family business or occupation
How were Jatis grouped into larger caste groups?
Jatis were grouped into larger caste groups based on religious status.
How many varnas are identified in the Vedas and what are they?
The Vedas identify four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras.
What is a varna?
A varna is a caste groupings based on religious status.
