ANCIENT INDIA NGS

India is located in which continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

• North America

Answer explanation

India is located in Asia.

How many Castes groups were there in Ancient India

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

Answer explanation

There were 5 caste groups

1.Brahmins

2.Kshatriyas

3.Vaishyas

4.Sudras

5.Dalits

Which Group was at the highest level in the ancient Indian Caste system?

• Dalits

• Brahmins

• Sudras

Answer explanation

The Brahmins (the priests)were at the highest level of the caste system

They wer the most powerful.

The Kshatriya caste were

• Priest

• Kings

• sweepers

Answer explanation

The Kshatriya were Kings and warriors.

WHY WAS THE CASTE SYSTEM IN INDIA UNFAIR?

Answer explanation

Only the rich castes could get educated.

No one was free to marry who they chose.

The rich stayed rich and the poor stayed poor.

The Dalits were also known as

• the commoner

• the untouchable

• the middle class

Answer explanation

The dalits were the lowest caste and were also known as the untouchables.