Due Today:

Explanation of
caste system

Desk:
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DISCUSSION

The Constitution of the United States says all men

are created equal. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?

CASTE SYSTEM

Indian people were divided

into social classes in what
was called the Caste System.
Brahmins,
Kshatriyas,
Vaishyas,
Shudras,
Untouchables

True or False?
A person could not change their place in the
Caste System.
TRUE
A person remained the Caste that they were
born into for their entire life.
TRUE

INEQUALITY

The Indian Caste System was

based on the belief that not all
people are created equal.

TRAVELING THROUGH THE CASTES

Rules:
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In this activity, you will travel through all the Castes/Varnas in

Hindu society, and even spend some time as an untouchable, the
lowest group.
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.
Failure to complete the assignment or negative choice-making at
your station will prevent you from moving on with your group.
Before you are allowed to leave that Caste, your work must be
approved by Ms. B. Please take all work with you as you travel
Groups will travel in numerical order when the time for
reincarnation comes.
If you have questions, RAISE YOUR HAND!!!

Fair or unfair?

What was your experience like?

Is the caste system fair? Why or why not?

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