OBJECTIVE: SWBAT RECOGNIZE ROLES OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM. SET SAIL: WHAT INVENTIONS IS ANCIENT INDIA KNOWN FOR CREATING? LIST 4.

DISCUSSION The Constitution of the United States says “all men are created equal”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Do you think all people have the same opportunities in the United States?

CASTE SYSTEM Indian people were divided into social classes in what was called the Caste System.

INEQUALITY The Indian Caste System was based on the belief that not all people are created equal.

PERMANENT… A person could not change their place in the Caste System. They remained the Caste that they were born into for their entire life.

CASTE SYSTEM The Indian Caste System was divided into four categories: Priests (Brahmin), Warriors and Rulers, Common people, Unskilled laborers and servants. Brahmin (Priests) Warriors and Rulers Common People Laborers and servants

THE DIRTY WORK… The untouchables were a group considered to be below the Caste, and were forced to do the "dirty" jobs that nobody else wanted. Brahmin (Priests) Warriors and Rulers Common People Laborers and servants Untouchables

TRAVELING THROUGH THE CASTES… Rules: 1. Follow all instructions. If you choose to misbehave, you will not be able to partake in the activity. 2. In this activity, you will travel through all the Castes/Varnas in Hindu society, and even spend some time as an untouchable, the group below the Caste. 3. As you travel to each different Caste, you will be given an assignment to complete. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. If you complete the assignment, when the time for Reincarnation comes, you will be able to move on to the next Caste. 4. Failure to complete the assignment at your station will prevent you from moving on with your group. 5. Before you are allowed to leave that Caste, your work must be approved by Ms. Agus. 6. You will begin as the Caste where you are currently sitting. Groups will travel to the left when the time for reincarnation comes. 7. If you have questions, RAISE YOUR HAND!!!

PRACTICE QUIZ Indian people were divided into social classes based on their jobs in society. This system of categorization was called the _________________ A. Buddhism System B. Caste System C. Kharma System D. Barter System

PRACTICE QUIZ What main belief led to the development of the Caste System in India? A. Not all people are created equal B. Everyone deserves a fair chance at being successful C. People must respect their elders D. Dynasties are unfair and there should be elections for leaders

PRACTICE QUIZ How could a person change their Caste during their lifetime? A. By working hard B. By paying the religious leaders C. By praying to their ancestors D. A person could not change their Caste during their lifetime.

PRACTICE QUIZ Which of the following lists the order of Indian Castes, from most power to least? A. Priests, Warriors and Rulers, Common people, Unskilled laborers and servants. B. Common People, Priests, Warriors and Rulers, Unskilled laborers and servants C. Warriors and rulers, Priests, Common People, Unskilled laborers and servants D. Priests, Unskilled laborers and servants, Common People, Warriors and Rulers

PRACTICE QUIZ "These people are so dirty that we do not even include them in the Caste System. They will do all of the disgusting jobs that nobody else wants, because that is all that they deserve." The above quote is most likely referring to which group of people in Ancient Indian society? A. Servants B. Untouchables C. Slaves D. Women