The Caste System
Hinduism
An important religion in India.
Brahmins
They were priests and at the top of the Caste System.
Untouchables
This class of people was BELOW the caste system in India. They did all the dirty work of society.
Caste System
The social class system of India. It was very rigid (you could not change your level).
Sudras
These people were the farm workers, unskilled workers and servants in India. They were the bottom level of the Caste System.
Kshatriyas
These were the rulers and warriors. They were the second level of the Caste System.
Vaisyas
Theses were the farmers, merchants, and skilled workers in India. They were the third level of the Caste System.