The caste system-Introduction!✨ Flashcards
How did India’s social structure develop over time?
Over time, India’s developed a social structure based on the caste system, where individuals were born into fixed social classes known as castes.
What is a caste in India?
A caste is a predetermined social class into which a person is born and remains in for their entire life.
How did people inherit their caste in India?
In India, people inherited their caste from their parents, meaning that their caste was determined by the social class of their family.
What were the social restrictions of the caste system in India?
The caste system resulted in limited social interaction between members of different castes, including restrictions on eating together and inter-caste marriages.
What is the name given to India’s social structure based on caste?
India’s social structure based on caste is known as the caste system.
