Film Industry (Bollywood)
What is the name of the Indian actor known as the "King of Bollywood"?
Shah Ru Khan
An Hindu festival of lights. It is often celebrated with fireworks, and sweets.
Diwali
A flatbread that is often served with curry, it can be seasoned with butter or even garlic.
Naan
What is the most spoken language in India. (Not English)
Hindi
This leader helped India gain independence through non-violent protest.
Mahatma Gandhi
A film industry located in Mumbai, makes more movies in a year than Hollywood.
Bollywood
This Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
It is a popular South Indian Dish that is made with lentils, in india it is often served with sambar, or peanut chuttney.
Dosa
This South Indian Dravidian language is the official language of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest living classical languages in the world.
This empire, known for the Taj Mahal, ruled much of South Asia from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Mughal Empire
This 2009 comedy about engineering students became one of India’s most loved movies.
3 idiots
This spring festival is known for its colorful powder and water fights.
Holi
A yogurt based drink from the Indian sub-continent. It was often consumed as a digestive aid. It can be sweet or salty.
Lassi
This script, used in parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, is derived from the Brahmi script and is used to write Bengali.
The Bengali Script
Known for the Mount Everest
Nepal
This blockbuster film directed by S.S. Rajamouli features two revolutionaries and won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
RRR
This Hindu festival celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and lasts for nine nights.
Navratri
Dumplings that are filled with buffalo meat or vegetables and served with achar. Very popular dish in north of South Asia.
Momos (from Nepal).
This language, spoken in Pakistan and parts of India, uses a script derived from Persian and Arabic.
Urdu
The Ganges originates in this mountain range.
Himalayas
This 2-part epic fantasy directed by S.S. Rajamouli helped bring Tollywood global recognition.
Baahubali
This New Year celebration is widely observed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and marks the beginning of the harvest season.
Pongal
A lentil curry often served and eating with rot or rice.
Daal
This classical language of ancient India is known for its religious texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads.
Sanskrit
This is the country where the Ganges River begins its journey.
India