Hinduism-Caste System

1. Hinduism-Caste System

2. Brainstart • 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.

3. Social Structure – United States

4. Title the RIGHT side page in your notebook: Hinduism-Caste System • Using the whole page, draw another triangle and label it like like this: Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras Untouchables

5. Hinduism-Caste System • 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: • types of people & jobs that made up the caste • responsibilities of the caste • any restrictions placed on the caste

6. Group Task Directions • You will be placed into groups of 5-6 members. • As a group you will be assigned the task of drawing a house: • the house must have 3 dimensions • must include a driveway and mailbox • must have at least one window and one door • 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.

7. As a group, discuss and answer the questions on the handout provided.