Geography
what is the biggest river in India
Indus river
Are Hindus vegetarian?
yes.
What Varna was described as an untouchable?
the Dalits
What was used to make buildings?
Mud blocks.
This holiday was considered the "Festival of Colors"
Holi
What is the name of the mountain chain in India?
Himalayas
Hinduism is the ____ most practiced religion
3rd
What Varna was at the top of the caste system?
Brahmins
True or false, India has developed high education systems through colleges and universities.
true.
How many days was Diwali celebrated?
Five days
Arabian sea
Hinduism believes in ___?
reincarnation.
What varna includes warriors kings and officials?
Kshatriyas
_____ made closing the gupta empire influenced the Indian art that followed.
Sculptures.
Why was the Holika bonfire created?
It was created to burn away evil.
what is the bay near India
bay of bengal
how many gods/goddess did they believe in
3 gods/ godess
What are the two reasons the caste system was made?
1:Aryans stayed in power
2:skin color
This language was developed in ancient India by the Aryans
Sandskrit
What did the red Holi powder that was thrown during the festival represent?
Love, beauty, and matrimony.
what is the desert in India
Thar desert
Hindus believe that ___ is the supreme spirit in every living thing.
Brahmin.
If you fulfill your ___ you get good karma
dharma
Ancient India was the first civilization to use this form of math.
Calculus
What are the three practices that Hindus do during Diwali?
1. Clean the house
2. Wear new clothes
3. Set off fireworks