Warm up 5/13

What is the caste system primarily based on?

• Religion and spirituality

• Occupation and wealth

• Language and culture

• Geography and climate

Who were the Aryans according to the text?

• A group of merchants

• An ancient group of people who settled in India

• A tribe of warriors from Africa

• A dynasty of Indian kings

Which group was considered outside of the caste system?

• Vaisyas

• Brahmins

• Dalits

• Kshatriyas

What were the four main levels in India’s caste system called?

• Jati

• Varna

• Vedas

• Aryans

What was the role of the Sudras in the caste system?

• Priests and intellectuals

• Warriors and kings

• Merchants and landowners

• Peasants and laborers

What is the main characteristic of the caste system as described in the text?

• High social mobility

• Limited social mobility

• Equal opportunities for all

• No social structure

What significant action did the Indian government take in 1950 regarding the caste system?

• Introduced new castes

• Outlawed discrimination based on untouchability

• Increased caste-based privileges

• Abolished the caste system entirely

Which group is mentioned as facing significant challenges despite new opportunities?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Dalits

• Vaishyas

How has the attitude of younger people in India towards the caste system changed?

• They are more likely to be intolerant

• They are more likely to be tolerant

• They are indifferent

• They are unaware of the caste system

The Indian government passed Article ___ in their Constitution, which outlaws discrimination based on untouchability.