The Caste System

Introduction

Today you will be learning about the Caste System in India and its relation to Hinduism. Please follow the tabs to recieve your instructions. For the purpose of this webquest you may use one partner, but you must each complete your own worksheet!

 

Task

For this project you will complete a worksheet on the development of the Caste System in India. Please select one partner to complete this worksheet woth. You must each submit a completed worksheet! The "Process" tab will provide you with links to complete each section. You have the remander of the block to complete this task. 

Process

Please follow the links below each part to complete the questions that go along with it.

Part 1:

http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/h_caste.asp

  • Scroll down to the section that says "What Is The Caste System?"

Part 2:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u0n3GBJpyH6tnrqHo0dFcKZeeRnfhhO…

  • Scroll through the slides to answer the questions. 

Part 3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM85zVt6xCU

Evaluation

Part 1:

  • Pyramid - 2.5pts
  • 7 questions = 14pts (2 each)

Part 2:

  • 4 questions = 12pts (3 each)

Part 3:

  • 5 questions = 15pts (3 each)

Total: 35pts