Terms
American Brown Confused Desi
What is the most colorful holiday?
Holi
What Two Kinds of Meat are Primarily Omitted from Indian Peoples' Diets
Beef and Pork
What is the Name of India's Currency?
Rupee(s)
What is the Capital of India?
New Delhi
What is another term of Indian people?
Desi
What is on August 15th?
Independence Day
True of False: Samosas originated in India
False (originated in the Middle East from their dish called Sambosa)
What are Indian Coins Called?
Paise
Name Two Bodies of Water that Surround India.
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
What is a "Curry Muncher"?
someone that eats curry
When is Gandhi's Birthday?
October 2nd
Name a country that produces more spices than India
None
Who is on the 500 Rupee Note?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the Longest River in India?
Ganges River (Ganga)
How would you say "Life" in Hindi?
Zindagi
What is the "Kite Festival"?
Makar Sankranti
What is Chutney often Referred to by non-Indians?
sauce
1 Dollar is How Many Rupees?
85.10 Rupees
What Game is Invented in India?
Chess
Name a Negative Word People use to Refer to Indians
Dots
Monkeys
(anything else can be accepted)
Holiday celebrated for the arrival of Spring (in February)
Vasant Panchami
Name 4 Ingredients in Biryani
Basmati Rice, Onions, Ghee, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Cumin, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Tomatoes, Yogurt, Cilantro, Mint, and Saffron
(Chicken, Lamb, or Goat)
21 US Dollars is How Many Rupees?
1,787.12 Rupees
How Many Official Languages are there in India?
22