OBJECTIVE: SWBAT RECOGNIZE

ROLES OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE INDIAN

CASTE SYSTEM.
SET SAIL: WHAT INVENTIONS IS
ANCIENT INDIA KNOWN FOR
CREATING? LIST 4.

DISCUSSION

The Constitution of the United States says all men are

created equal. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?

Do you think all people have the same opportunities in

the United States?

CASTE SYSTEM

Indian people were divided into

social classes in what was
called the Caste System.

INEQUALITY

The Indian Caste System was based on the belief

that not all people are created equal.

PERMANENT

A person could not change their place in the Caste

System. They remained the Caste that they were
born into for their entire life.

CASTE SYSTEM

The Indian Caste System was divided into four

categories: Priests (Brahmin), Warriors and Rulers,
Common people, Unskilled laborers and servants.

Brahmin
(Priests)
Warriors
and Rulers

Common People
Laborers and servants

THE DIRTY WORK

The untouchables were a group

considered to be below the Caste,
and were forced to do the "dirty" jobs
that nobody else wanted.

Brahmin
(Priests)
Warriors
and Rulers
Common People

Laborers and servants

Untouchables

TRAVELING THROUGH THE CASTES

Rules:
1.
2.

3.

4.
5.
6.
7.

Follow all instructions. If you choose to misbehave, you will not be able
to partake in the activity.
In this activity, you will travel through all the Castes/Varnas in Hindu
society, and even spend some time as an untouchable, the group
below the Caste.
As you travel to each different Caste, you will be given an assignment
to complete. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. If you complete
the assignment, when the time for Reincarnation comes, you will be
able to move on to the next Caste.
Failure to complete the assignment at your station will prevent you from
moving on with your group.
Before you are allowed to leave that Caste, your work must be
approved by Ms. Agus.
You will begin as the Caste where you are currently sitting. Groups will
travel to the left when the time for reincarnation comes.
If you have questions, RAISE YOUR HAND!!!

PRACTICE QUIZ
Indian people were divided into social classes based
on their jobs in society. This system of
categorization was called the _________________
A. Buddhism System
B. Caste System
C. Kharma System
D. Barter System

PRACTICE QUIZ
What main belief led to the development of the Caste
System in India?
A. Not all people are created equal
B. Everyone deserves a fair chance at being
successful
C. People must respect their elders
D. Dynasties are unfair and there should be elections
for leaders

PRACTICE QUIZ
How could a person change their Caste during their
lifetime? A. By working hard
B. By paying the religious leaders
C. By praying to their ancestors
D. A person could not change their Caste during their
lifetime.

PRACTICE QUIZ
Which of the following lists the order of Indian Castes,
from most power to least?
A. Priests, Warriors and Rulers, Common people,
Unskilled laborers and servants.
B. Common People, Priests, Warriors and Rulers,
Unskilled laborers and servants
C. Warriors and rulers, Priests, Common People,
Unskilled laborers and servants
D. Priests, Unskilled laborers and servants, Common
People, Warriors and Rulers

PRACTICE QUIZ
"These people are so dirty that we do not even
include them in the Caste System. They will do all
of the disgusting jobs that nobody else wants,
because that is all that they deserve."
The above quote is most likely referring to which
group of people in Ancient Indian society?
A. Servants
B. Untouchables
C. Slaves
D. Women