Geography
What continent is India on?
What was the first civilization?
Harappan
What is the most popular religion in India?
Hindu
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What mountain range is to the north of India?
Himalayas
What did they use for tools during the first civilization?
Bronze/Metal
What was the social system that was created in India?
The Caste System
What sport is the most popular in India?
Cricket
What are two bodies of water around India?
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Why did the Harappan civilization get destroyed?
The river flooded then dried up
What animal is sacred in India?
Cow
What building is the symbol of India?
Taj Mahal
What is the longest river in India?
Ganga (Ganges) River
What does Sanatana Dharma translate to?
Eternal Order
Who are the three gods of Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
How many people live in India?
1.4 Billion
How many Vermonts would we need to fit into India?
132
What are two areas that grew because of the Gupta Empire?
Philosophy, literature, science, mathematics, architecture, technology, art, engineering, religion, and astronomy.
What is one of the Three Noble Truths?
Nothing in life is perfect.
Everything in life changes.
You have Karma, which you carry with you to the next life.
What are two EXports of India?
Petroleum products
gems
jewelry
machinery
drug formulations
spices
teas