Physical South Asia
The Great Beyond
European Domination
Pyramid of Life
Indian Life and Culture
100
This great peak reaches 29, 083 feet...and growing!
What is Mount Everest
100
The dominate religion of India.
What is Hinduism
100
This country colonized India for over 150 years.
What is Great Britian
100
The strict hierarchy of life in India.
What is The Caste System.
100
The majority of Indian people live in these rural places.
What is the Village.
200
Home to 60% of Indian people because of its fertile surrounding land.
What is the Ganges
200
The belief in many Gods.
What is Polytheism.
200
The English used schools to alter Indian culture. The national language was changed to English, from this native tongue.
What is Hindi
200
The lowest Indian Caste for people of "unpure" status.
What is Untouchable or Dalit
200
In Indian families and villages must work together. It is the opposite of American individual life.
What is Communal Life
300
This land is rich in agriculture and dense jungle.
What is the Deccan Plateau
300
Hindus follow this holy text written in ancient Sanskrit.
What is The Vedas
300
The British considered India the "jewel" of the British empire because of the many resources. Name the 3 most valued.
What are Cotton, Gold, Spices
300
The Warrior Caste. Today, filled mostly by well off, educated, doctors and engineers.
What is Kashatriya
300
Traditional Indian families are led by the oldest male.
What is Patriarchy
400
Without these there could be no life in India, but they can also cause death.
What is the Monsoon rains
400
This religion was introduced to India by the Mongols.
What is Islam.
400
Gandhi wanted to end British rule, he believed in civil disobedience or _______________ in Sanskrit.
What is Satyagraha
400
The only way to leave your Caste.
What is Reincarnation
400
The festival of lights. Celebrating souls that have entered Moksha
What is Diwali
500
The formation of the 1200 island nation called the Maldives.
What is and Atoll
500
This Elephant God removes obstacles and troubles in life.
Who is Ganesha.
500
This protest gathered over 60,000 Indians traveling over 140 miles in peaceful protest. Landing Gandhi in jail.
What is the Salt March
500
The Eternal Soul
What is Brahmin
500
Indians are known for their use of many spices to create these rich, tasty gravies
What is Curry
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