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Many young people know India had a caste system that prevented social mobility and structured Indian society. The connections between the caste system and economics may not be as clear, however. A reading, chart activity, and PowerPoint slides help learners evaluate how these dynamics intersect as they explore the history of the region.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask learners to evaluate India's caste system through an economic lens using the reading and chartÂ
- Pair with a similar lesson on the Aztec and Inca to compare the economies of ancient civilizations
Classroom Considerations
- Sixth of 23 Middle School World History lessons from the Council on Economic Education
Pros
- Materials are ready to use in the class, including an answer key
- Lesson does not presume the class has previous knowledge of India's caste system
Cons
- Links between the caste system's social structures and economic systems may not be clear to some class members from the material
- Information on the PowerPoint slides repeats verbatim points included on the materials for pupils