Food
What food has a crispy pastry outside layer?
Samosa
Where does Indian clothing originate back to?
Indus Valley River Civilization
What is the name of the building in my presentation?
The Taj Mahal.
What does the prime minister do on Independence Day?
He raises the flag of India and says a speech.
Around when did traditional theater originate?
1500 B.C.
Which South Indian food is like a crepe?
Dosa and Idli
What fabric did Mahatma Gandhi popularize?
Khadi
What time period was the Taj Mahal Built?
1631 to 1648.
How long did it take to build the Red Fort?
10 years
What is the story of Sakuntala?
What sandwich-like food is eaten in the West?
Pav bhaji
What was one piece of clothing the British brought to Indian culture?
Blouses, tailored suits, skirts and pants.
What city was the Taj Mahal built in?
It was built in the city of Agra.
Who designed the Red Fort?
Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Whats the name of the water nymph in Sakuntala?
Dushyanta
What is jalebi called in Iran (and historically, Persia?)
Zulbia
What is one type of Indian wrap dress?
Dohti or saree.
Why did Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
To build a place that holds the tomb of his wife.
How old is the Red Fort?
400 years old
What types of clothes do performers wear in Kutiyattam?
They are usually dressed in bright colors and patterns.
What are traditional South Indian foods usually served on?
Banana leaf
What is one modern style of Indian clothing that has contributions from both Indian and Western cultures?
Crop-tops with sarees and open-shoulder kurtas.
Which number child did the wife of Shah Jahan die giving birth too?
What does the Red Fort represent?
Mughal creativity
Performers of Kutiyattam usually take risks during the acts. What is an example of one?
They use real fires on stage