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The Caste System in India

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It's so important to help our pupils understand different societies and lifestyles found around the globe. They will read a very brief explanation of the traditional Caste system in India, answer 10 comprehension questions, and analyze 5 quotes. They determine which caste each quote is from by using supporting evidence.

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caste system, hindu beliefs, social mobility, social stratification, indian society, traditional indian society, social studies
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9th - 11th
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Social Studies & History
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