Dalits
Were Untouchables treated well?
no their occupations and habits of life involved jobs considered lowly
Did the Shudras receive discrimination for their class?
yes but not as much as Dalits
What class would Vaishyas be considered in America?
middle class
Are Kshatriyas vegetarian?
no
Are Brahman vegetarian?
mostly
What is another name for the Untouchables?
Dalits
What are some common jobs of Shudras? (need 2)
tanning, washing, shoe making, cleaning, cooking, blacksmithing, cobbling
What are some common jobs for Vaishyas?
farmers, traders, merchants
What are some common jobs of Kshatriyas? (2)
warriors, rulers, soldiers
What are some common jobs for Brahmins?
priests and teachers
What are 2 common jobs by Untouchables?
manual scavengers, sweepers, washerman, fisherman, disposing of dead bodies
What part of the Brahma's body are the Shudras?
feet
What percent of the Indian population was a Vaishya?
2%
What percent of Indians are Kshatriyas?
20%
What part of the Brahma's body is the Brahmin class?
head
Who fought for the Untouchables in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
What percent of Indian people are Shudras?
50%
What part of the Brahma's body are the Vaishyas?
thighs or stomach
What part of the Brahma's body are the Kshatriyas?
arms
What religion is Brahmins?
Hindu
What percent of people are Untouchable?
16%
Can a Shudra man marry outside of this caste?
Can a Shudra woman?
Men: no
Woman: yes
Which 2 religions are Vaishyas credited for the rise of them?
Buddhism and Jainism
What is the Kshatriya's lucky number?
5
What percent of Indians are Brahmins?
5%