Caste System Quiz

What are the Vedas?

• Ancient Indian temples

• A series of texts

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

Which group was at the top of the caste system?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaisyas

• Brahmins

• Sudras

Who were the Dalits?

• A high caste group

• The ruling class

• The "Untouchables"

• The merchant class

What did the caste system require in terms of behavior?

• Freedom to choose any job

• Strict adherence to caste rules

• Ability to move between castes

• Open social interactions

What did the Portuguese traders call the social divisions in India?

• Clans

• Tribes

• Castes

• Guilds

What is the main consequence of being born into a lower caste?

• Easy movement to a higher caste

• Limited ability to move up

• Guaranteed wealth

• Freedom to choose any occupation

What did the upper castes avoid with the Dalits?

• Sharing meals

• Making physical contact

• Trading goods

• Attending festivals

What did the Aryans record in the Vedas?

• Historical events

• Religious principles

• Scientific discoveries

• Political treaties

What is the comparison made to explain the caste system?

• A ladder

• A physical cast

• A tree

• A river

What was the role of the Kshatriyas?

• Priests and intellectuals

• Warriors and kings

• Merchants and landowners

• Peasants and laborers