Facts
What language do most people speak in India?
Hindi
What continent is India on?
Asia
Name 3 ways people get around in India?
buses, cars, trains, boats, airplanes
What is an article of clothing that women wear in India?
Sari
What is the most popular sport in India?
Cricket
What three colours are in India's flag?
Orange, white, and green
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
List 3 ways how school is different in India as your school
School in the mountains
School on a boat
School on a bus
School in a mud desert
What is one popular food in India?
Curry, basmati rice, or naan bread
What is an import of India?
Oil, Machinery, gold, electronics
What is the national bird of India?
Peacock
Name one land feature near India
The Giants, Ganges River, The Desert, Costal Region, or Himalayas
Name two jobs that people can do in India
Farmers, Software Developers, Textiles, Fishermen
What is one important celebration in India?
Holi or Diwali
What is an export of India?
Medicine, textiles, software, rice
What religion are most people in India?
Hindu
Name one of the bodies of water near India
Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
Explain one type of home in India
Village Home: Homes made of mud or bamboo. Very basic and cozy
Upperclass City Home: Mansions, gardens, multiple floors
Slum Home: Made from whatever materials they can find, small, lack basic facilities
Name one instrument they play in India
Tabla, Sitar, Sarangi
Does India have a better or worse quality of life than Canada?
Worse
What is the national animal of India?
Tiger
What are three countries that border India?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh
Name one tourist attraction in India
Taj Mahal, Jaipur (The Pink City), Varanasi
Most people in India are Hindu. What are two facts about the beliefs in Hinduism
1. They believe in gods and goddesses,
2. Reincarnation, dharma, and karma
What is henna?
Special paint for your skin. Used to create beautiful and temporary designs on hands, arms, or feet. It is kind of like having a temporary tattoo that comes in different patterns and colours