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Mahabharata
Hinduism
Castes System
Past vs. Present
Caste Levels
100
Five brothers brought up by King Pandu, they are semi-divine.
Who are the Pandavas
100
The unit of separation in Hindu society, is split up into four of these.
What is a caste
100
The top caste in the system, consists of priests and intellectuals.
Who are Brahmins
100
Discrimination based on this has been illegal for over six decades.
What is caste
100
Come from Brahmins feet
Who are the Shudras?
200
The ninety-nine sons of the King's blind brother
Who are the Kauravas
200
The primary religion of Indians.
What is Hinduism
200
The bottom caste, consists of unskilled workers.
Who are Shudras
200
Inter-caste _____ has been on the rise in India recently.
What is marriage
200
Are warriors and rulers of towns and cities; come from Brahmins arms.
Who are the Kshatriya?
300
The Kauravas challenged the Pandavas to a game of this.
What is dice
300
The measure of your good and bad deeds.
What is Karma
300
The people that have no caste, they get this name because others don't want to touch them. Also known as the Dalits
Who are the untouchables
300
Close family ties and caste is still a primary determinant in choosing a spouse.
What is arranged marriage?
300
Would not accept food or drink from the Shudras; Brahma's head.
Who are the Brahmins?
400
A battle won at a high cost to the victors.
What is a Pyrrhic victory
400
When the soul no longer desires earthly possessions, also known as moksha.
What is Nirvana
400
The caste above the Shudras, they consist of traders and skilled workers, they don't live in bad conditions.
Who are the Vaishyas
400
Caste is traditionally identified by this.
What is last name?
400
Called Harijans, or "Children of God" by Mahatma Gandi
What is the Dalits?
500
The 5 brothers' mother told them to share this person equally among them.
Who is Draupadi
500
Your duties in life, determined by your caste.
What is Dharma
500
The caste below the Brahmins, they consist of warriors and rulers.
Who are the Kshatriyas
500
The year that India banned discrimination based on caste.
When is 1950?