India’s Caste System

Four groups: Brahmins: Highest caste; most privileged. Lawyers, doctors, businessmen Ksatriyas: Warriors and rulers. Had to give their lives to protect the Brahmins and sacred animals (cows). Vaisyas: Farmers and traders. Encouraged to give money to Brahmins & build Temples Sudras: Serve the other three classes. Weavers and carpenters Brahmins Ksatriyas Vaisyas Sudras

Brahmins: Highest caste; most privileged.

Lawyers, doctors, businessmen

Ksatriyas: Warriors and rulers. Had to give their lives to protect the Brahmins and sacred animals (cows).

Vaisyas: Farmers and traders. Encouraged to give money to Brahmins & build Temples

Sudras: Serve the other three classes. Weavers and carpenters

The Untouchables/Dalit Caste Not even considered humans; dogs are treated better. Do the worst jobs possible Young girls making cow dung patties for fuel

Not even considered humans; dogs are treated better.

Do the worst jobs possible