Indian Independence Day
Before independence, India was under the rule of?
The British
What day does Shravan Somwar fall on
Monday
What does it celebrate?
The brother-sister relationship
Where was Lord Shri Krishna born?
Mathura
What day did Fort Bend ISD start classes for students in 2026?
August 11, 2026
The country that got separated from India after the partition
Pakistan
What deity is the Shravan Somwar dedicated to?
Shiv ji
It falls in which month?
August
Vasudeva carried the newborn baby Krishna across which river?
Yamuna
How many school days are in a typical school year?
180
What was India's 75th Independence Day campaign called?
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
How is this festival observed?
By fasting and performing Rudra abhishek
What is the thread called?
Rakhi
What was Lord Shri Krishna's birthday?
Shravan maas, Krishna Paksha Ashtami
What does HB on a pencil mean?
Hard Black
National anthem of India
Jana Gana Mana
What is Rudra abhishek?
A Hindu Ritual where a Shivling is bathed with sacred liquids (Eg: milk, ghee, honey, yogurt, and water) while chanting Vedic mantras
How is it celebrated?
The sister ties a Rakhi on the brother's wrist
Which couple is considered to be Lord Shri Krishna's parents when he was a child?
Yashoda maiya and Nand baba
Why are American school buses painted yellow?
So they could be easily spotted in the early morning fog
Date, month, & year of independence
15th August 1947
What is the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra?
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam,
Urvarukmiva Bandhanan,
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritatâ
What does Raksha Bandhan symbolize?
The brother protecting the sister
Who is Balram and what deity is he considered an incarnation of?
Krishna's older brother; Shesh Nag
Why do schools have summer breaks?
It's a tradition that dates back to pre-air conditioning days. School buildings would become too hot and uncomfortable for learning so school would not be conducted during the summer.