Transcript Hinduism-Caste System

Hinduism-Caste System
Brainstart
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Turn to the next blank LEFT page in your
notebook.
Draw a triangle that covers the top half of the
page.
Label underneath it "US - Social Structure"
Take a moment and using your background
knowledge of social classes in our society,
create a social pyramid for the United States.
Label each level/class and provide examples
of types of people who would fall into each
class.
Social Structure – United States
Title the RIGHT side page in your
notebook: Hinduism-Caste System
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Using the whole page, draw another triangle
and label it like like this:
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables
Hinduism-Caste System
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With a partner, read through the article on
the Hindu caste system.
As you read, determine the important facts
about each of the 5 Hindu castes and write
these on the correct level of the social
pyramid in your notebook.
For each caste, make sure to indicate:
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types of people & jobs that made up the caste
responsibilities of the caste
any restrictions placed on the caste
Group Task Directions
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You will be placed into groups of 5-6 members.
As a group you will be assigned the task of drawing a
house:
o the house must have 3 dimensions
o must include a driveway and mailbox
o must have at least one window and one door
o must include at least 6 different colors
Each member will also be assigned a caste.
Each caste has certain privileges (rights) and/or certain
restrictions - you must follow these during the duration
of the task.
You will have 10 minutes to complete this task.
As a group, discuss and
answer the questions on
the handout provided.