Origins
Where did the caste system start?
India
Who are the priests?
Brahmins
Could people change castes?
No, people were born into a caste and could not change
Is the caste system still around today?
Yes, caste still affects some people’s lives
What book is the caste system based on?
The Vedas
Why was the caste system made?
To organize society into different roles
Who were warriors?
Kshatriyas
What jobs did Vaishyas have?
Merchants, farmers, and traders
What has India done about caste laws today?
India made caste discrimination illegal
What’s another name for Dalits?
Untouchables
What religion is linked to the caste system?
Hinduism
Who were the workers and servants?
Shudras
What jobs were Dalits forced to do?
Cleaning toilets, handling dead animals, sweeping, jobs seen as "unclean"
Can caste still affect jobs and school?
Yes, it can still affect education, jobs, and marriage
What is “karma” in the caste system?
A belief that your actions in this life affect your next life