Hindu Caste System

The Hindu caste system is made up of how many different classes?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

The highest caste in the caste system are the _____________.  They include the priests and the teachers.

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Untouchables

The lowest of the caste system isn't considered a part of the caste.  They are garbage collectors, sweep the streets, and slaughter animals for their leather.  They are the _____________________.

• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Untouchables
• Vaisyas

The second level of the caste system include the warriors, noblemen, and rulers.  They are the ________________.

• Sudras
• Brahmin
• Vaisyas
• Kshatriyas

The lowest caste in the caste system are the _________________.  They are the unskilled craftsmen, servants, tenant farmers, and laborers.  They are the poorest and least educated of the 4 castes.

• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Vaiyas
• Untouchables

The third caste in the caste system are the ____________________.  They include the skilled craftsmen, bankers, and merchants.

• Kshatriyas
• Sudras
• Vaisyas
• Brahmin

The untouchables prefer to now be called ________________.

• Dalit
• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Vedas

Which statement is true of the Hindu caste system:

• Castes are allowed to marry into other castes.
• Caste members may only work in certain occupations.
• The caste classes don't have to be followed and you can pick which one you want to be in.
• The lower the caste, the closer to Brahman they are.

Which caste is considered to be the closest to Brahman?

• Sudras
• Brahmin
• Kshatriyas
• Vaisyas

If Hindus follow their _____________, they will be reincarnated into a higher caste.

• Vayas
• Dharma
• Moksha
• Caste