Caste System in India

How many castes were there in India

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

The untouchables worked as servants, craftsmen, and laborers.

• True

• False

In ancient India, who were responsible for fending off intruders?

• Untouchables

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras

Under India's current law, it is illegal to discriminate against an untouchable.

• False

• True

Which of the following colors would a Brahmin wear?

• white

• red

• orange

• yellow

According to legends, Brahma created Vaishyas from his _____.

• legs

• feet

• mouth

• arms

Which of the following about ancient India's caste system is correct?

• Priests were in a caste lower than rulers.

• Both Brahmins and Kshatriyas could teach the Vedas.

• Vaishyas were twice-born.

• Inter-caste marriages could never happen.

Who introduced the caste system to India?

• The Arabs

• The British

• The Aryans

• The Chinese

Which of the following about the untouchables is NOT true?

• They could not live in cities or villages.

• They could not eat meals from broken dishes.

• They could not go to temple.

• They could not drink from a public well.

In ancient India, who were responsible for exporting goods to other countries?

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras