Vocab
This is the study of people who tend to be left out of history and social studies classes.
Ethnic Studies
What are the most sacred religious texts of Hinduism called?
The Vedas
What mountain range is Mt. Everest in?
The Himalayan Mountains
True or False: The United States was once a colony
True
This is a group of people living in the same place or having something in common.
Community
What is the name of 'God' or the Supreme Being in Hinduism?
Brahman
Name 3 of the 7 countries we drew on our map in the first unit
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives
How many countries are there in the world (closest team wins)
195
This is the qualities, personality, and expressions that make a person or group who they are.
Identity.
What group of people introduced Hinduism to India?
The Indo-Aryans
What two countries is Mt. Everest in between?
Nepal and Tibet (China)
What was Bad Bunny's 'Aqui Vive Gente' music video about?
Housing issues in Puerto Rico
We learned the word reincarnation last week. What is the term for reincarnation in Hinduism?
Samsara
Name the four castes in the caste system (100 points for each caste named)
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
What is the capital city of Massachusetts
Boston
What does the term svadharma mean in Hinduism?
Duty to your caste's role.
What does the Hindu term 'Atman' refer to?
The soul
What two bodies of water does the Ganges River empty into?
The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean
What is the name of the map that we most commonly see?
The Mercator Map