Hinduism and the Caste System

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Vocabulary terms covering core beliefs of Hinduism and the historical hierarchy of the caste system.

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Hinduism

A major religious system characterized by belief in many gods, with Brahma as the most important.

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Brahma

The most important god in the religious system of Hinduism.

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Caste system

A social structure that emerged around 1500 BCE that determines an individual's position in the social hierarchy.

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Untouchables

The group occupying the lowest position in the caste system.

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Shudras

The second lowest group in the caste system, composed of laborers and servants.

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Vaishyans

A group in the caste system consisting of merchants and farmers, positioned above the Shudras.

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Kshatriyas

A group in the caste system consisting of warriors and rulers.