WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -At the top were the Brahmans, traditionally priests, followed by the Kshatriyas, traditionally warriors. Next came the Vaishyas, who were farmers, craftsmen, and merchants. The Shudras were the lowest recognized class. Many were slaves or servants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The upper class consisted of the royal family, rich landowners, government officials, important priests and army officers, and doctors. The middle class was made up chiefly of merchants, manufacturers, and artisans. The lower class, the largest class by far, consisted of unskilled labourers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caste Divisions Hindus did not question the varna system. It was simply considered a part of the way the universe works. Hindus rank the four varnas from highest to lowest. In descending order of importance and prestige, they are the BRAHMIN, the KSHATRIYA, the VAISYA, and the SHUDRA.

Detailed explanation-4: -These classes made up a social pyramid, with the pharaoh at the top and peasants at the bottom. In between were government officials, priests, scribes, and artisans.

Detailed explanation-5: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.