Ancient China
This person was the top person in the ancient Chinese social structure.
The Emperor
This group wasn't even allowed to be a caste in Ancient India.
The Untouchables/Dalits/Outcastes
The ruler of ancient Egypt was known as this.
This group had the most power in ancient Rome.
The Patricians
In the Harry Potter scene we saw during class, this was the house Harry was placed in.
Gryffindor
This was one of the only females with any power in ancient China.
Empress Dowager
The Brahmins were allowed to read AND teach these holy texts.
The Vedas
This person was supposed to advise the pharaoh.
The Vizier
This group could range from comfortable living to almost poor.
The Plebeians
This ancient city-state is known for having more rights for its women.
Sparta
This group of people was looked down on for only looking out for themselves.
The Merchants
This caste group was tasked with keeping order as well as safety for ancient Indian citizens.
The Kshatriyas (kuh-shuh-tree-yuhs)
Scribes had these two skills that not many others had in the ancient world.
Reading and Writing
This was the amount of Patrician families allowed to live in Rome at any one time.
100 Families
Name one characteristic for each: The Upper Class, The Middle Class, the Lower Class
Answers will vary.
This group was respected for what they provided for society even if they didn't have a lot of power.
The Farmers
This caste was the last and lowest of the 4 castes.
The Shudras
What is one reason being a merchant was so dangerous.
Bandits, losing merchandise, travelling with many valuables, long distances, heat, lack of food/water, etc.
Captured slaves could be trained as this type of Roman warrior for entertainment.
A Gladiator
This is the concept of moving up or down in a social pyramid.
Social Mobility
Slaves from the ancient Han Dynasty made up _______ percent of the population.
1 percent
This is another word for caste.
Varna
This is the concept of cosmic order according to ancient Egyptians.
Ma'at
Libertus
Metics