Assessment You should now be familiar with the history and beliefs of Hinduism! It is now time for you to show off your creative side. Your assignment is to create a graphic representation of the caste system. Be creative! You can either draw or use a computer program to create your product.

Your product must include:

a graphic representation (pyramid for example) of the different levels of the Indian caste system

an explanation of each of the groups that make up the Indian caste system

an explanation of the ways the groups within the Indian caste system interact or relate to one another

at least four sentences with answers to both of the Reflection Questions

Reflection Questions:

1. Do you see a social structure in your school, church, or community? Cite examples and evidence that support your theory that a social structure exists in this environment.

2. What are the positives and negatives of having a social structure?