Geography
Asia
What does orange represent on the flag of India?
strength and courage
Which language is most commonly spoken in India?
Hindi
How is Diwali celebrated?
-5 day festival
-celebrated in the fall
-add flowers and lights to their homes to decorate
-symbolizes the good winning over evil
-exchange gifts and sweets
positive- good for growing rice, wheat, bananas, and coconuts because it gets a lot of rain here
negative-can cause monsoons (storng storms)
What is India's national anthem?
Jana Gana Mana
How are schools in India and the USA different?
India- wear uniforms, go to school earlier (7-3), sometimes have school on Saturday
USA- wear casual clothes, later hours (8:30-4)
What is Rangoli?
-traditional art with colorful patterns
-made from rice, colored powders, or flower petals
List a positive and negative effect of living near the ganges River.
positive- the river is sacred (important) to their religion, it provides clean water
negative- can cause flooding
What does white represent on the flag of India?
peace
- popular sports are cricket, field hockey, soccer
- Diwali is celebrated
Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
He was a leader who used peace to help people in India gain freedom
Where would be the best place for people in India to live? (describe the climate and geography)
near flat land with rivers and good soil
Describe India's national emblem and what it represents.
a lion sculpture that stands for pride, courage, and power
Describe popular foods and drinks in India.
- lassi is a popular cold drink
-rice is commonly eaten
-mangos are grown here
Describe the holiday Republic Day.
-celebrated January 26
-big parage in thier capital (New Delhi)
-celebrates when they started using a constitution
List a positive and negative effect of living near the Deccan Plateau
positive-minerals like coal, iron, ore, and mica grow here
negative-very hot here, hard to grow crops
What does green represent on the flag of India?
ferility- the abilityto grow plans in their land
Describe home life in India. (who do they live with, what do homes look like?)
Live with many people, including grandparents
have a prayer room called Puja room that has statues of gods, candles, and cloths
Describe the holiday Holi.
-celebrated beginning of spring
-also called the Festival of Colors
-people theow gulal (colored powder)
-symbolizes getting rid of bad energy for the new season