Question

Match terms with their meanings, please

Terms: caste system, untouchable, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Punjab, dowry, Sikhism, Varanasi, Ganges river, Jainism

Answer 1

- Caste system — A traditional hereditary social hierarchy in South Asia (especially tied to Hindu society) that divides people into ranked groups with prescribed roles and status (varnas/jatis).
- Untouchable — A person belonging to the lowest, historically ostracized group outside the caste hierarchy (now more commonly called Dalit), subject to discrimination and exclusion.
- Sanskrit — An ancient Indo‑Aryan language of India used for Vedic texts, classical literature, and many Hindu scriptures.
- Buddhism — A religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) teaching the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to end suffering and attain Nirvana.
- Punjab — A region in the northwestern Indian subcontinent (split between India and Pakistan), named for its five rivers; historically and culturally important, especially for Sikhs.
- Dowry — Property, money, or gifts transferred from a bride’s family to the groom or his family at marriage (a custom that has caused social problems and legal restrictions).
- Sikhism — A monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in 15th‑century Punjab emphasizing devotion to one God, equality, and community service; scripture is the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Varanasi — A sacred city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India; a major Hindu pilgrimage site and center for rituals and cremation.
- Ganges river — A major river of northern India revered as holy in Hinduism; a central site for pilgrimage, ritual bathing, and funerary rites.
- Jainism — An ancient Indian religion stressing nonviolence (ahimsa), asceticism, and liberation of the soul; associated with teachers like Mahavira.