Brahmins or priests whose duty was to teach the Vedas
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Can play chess or another game
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Can leave the room
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Must introduce/read instructions to class
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Must help other students (outside of untouchables)
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Kshatriyas or warriors whose duty was to rule and defend
the country
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Can keep other students quiet during class
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Must write class assignment for the Brahims
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Must perform other duties as assigned by the
Brahims
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Vaisyas or artisans and traders whose duty concerned the
economy
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In charge of drawing and coloring decorations
for use around the classroom
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Must carry Brahims’ books and supplies to/from
class
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Sudras or peasants and farmers
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May have a desk, but no chair
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Do all class readings out loud
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Must help the Vaisyas by doing errands and
coloring
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Dalits or Untouchables
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No desks; sit on the floor by the mummy
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Must fetch supplies for the other castes
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Must clean/straighten classroom up
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Must perform other tasks as ordered
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May not speak unless spoken to
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Must not look others in the eye
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