Question

priests
people in this varna had religious authority. they were in charge of performing religious rituals and teaching others about religious texts.
warriors
this varna was made up of rulers and soldiers. they were involved in public service and were responsible for governing and protecting their communities.
common people
people in this group were farmers, craftspeople, traders, and merchants. they often owned land.
servants
members of this group were supposed to work for people in higher varnas. some examples of their jobs included washers, street sweepers, and people who made leather.
match each of the following varnas to the person who would be in each group.
servants common people priests warriors
hindu person varna
i work at a hindu temple and give sacrifices to the gods.
i keep my town clean by picking up garbage that others leave on the street.
i am the ruler of a small kingdom in south asia.
i run a shop that sells fabric for making clothes.

Explanation:

• Temple work and sacrifices align with priests' religious duties.
• Street cleaning matches servants' labor for higher varnas.
• Ruling a kingdom fits warriors' governing role.
• Running a fabric shop is a trader’s job, part of common people.

Answer:

1. I work at a Hindu temple and give sacrifices to the gods. → Priests
2. I keep my town clean by picking up garbage that others leave on the street. → Servants
3. I am the ruler of a small kingdom in South Asia. → Warriors
4. I run a shop that sells fabric for making clothes. → Common People