Geography
What continent is India located on?
Asia
India's National Food
Mango
What is India's oldest industry?
Weaving and Dyeing Cloth
What is India's capital city?
New Delhi
Name five things culture refers to.
-music, dance, clothing, food, traditions, holidays, celebrations, religion, language, books, games, art
What ocean is south of India?
Indian Ocean
India's National Bird
Peacock
What is India's largest industry?
Farming
What is the name of the mountain range in northern India?
Himalaya Mountains
Which celebration includes the Festival of Lights where every home lights small clay lamps and sets them on rooftops and windowsills?
Diwali
Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
India's National Sport
Soccer
What is India's fastest growing industry?
Movies---Bollywood
What do they call their money in India?
rupees and paises
Describe what happens on "Holi"
The first day, bonfires are lit to say goodbye to winter. The second day is "colour day" where everyone and everything gets splashed with colored powders and liquids.
Is India North or South of the Equator?
North
India's National Animal
Bengal Tiger
Describe what a cottage industry is and name 3 things they make in a cottage industry.
-an industry often taking place in small villages where people make things in their homes or in small buildings in their villages.
-toys, jewelry, carpets, clothing, pottery
What colors are on India's flag?
Orange, green, blue, white
Why do cattle roam freely on the streets of India?
They are considered sacred animals.
Name the main rivier that runs through India.
Ganges River
India's National Flower
Lotus Flower
What natural resources does India have that they use in their industry?
soil for farming, lumber, rubber trees, fish, cotton,
What are the heavy rains called that come during the rainy season?
monsoons
What do villagers in India burn for fuel?
cow dung