Indian Festivals
Case Western Facts
Bollywood
Indian Foods
General India Facts
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How is the festival Holi celebrated?
People celebrate Holi by splashing water and smearing each other with colors in the form of powder.
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Who is the president of Case Western Reserve University?
Eric Kaler
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Name the Actress:
Deepika Padukone
100
what is this called:
Pani Puri
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What are the colors on the Indian flag?
Orange, Green, & White
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What months is Diwali usually celebrated in?
October or November
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What movie was filmed on Case Western's campus just a few years ago?
Cherry, directed by Case Western Alumni, Joe and Anthony Russo, featuring Tom Holland.
200
Name the movie:
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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Is Gulab Jamun an Indian snack, dessert, or meal?
A dessert
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What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
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What festival includes a day for dhanteras and a day for Bhai Duj
Diwali
300
Approximately how many undergraduate students attend Case Western?
5430 students (approximately 5000)
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Name the song:
Kala Chashma
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Are Dosas a North or South Indian food?
South Indian
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Who led the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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What is the significance of Holi? What does it represent?
The victory of good over evil.
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Which presidential debate and between what two candidates, was held at Case Western Reserve University and hosted by Cleveland Clinic?
The 2020 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
400
Which actress made a debut song in the United States with the well-known singer Pitbull?
Priyanka Chopra
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What is this food called:
Idli Sambar
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What animal is Lord Ganesh face?
An elephant
500
How long is Navratri celebrated for?
9 days
500
CWRU alumni include Paul Buchheit, what is he the inventor of?
Gmail
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Which movie includes the character Karan, a cartoonist who plays out the battle of the sexes through his characters Me and You, which mirror his own love-hate relationship with the headstrong Rhea.
Hum Tum
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Is Chole Bhature a North or South Indian food?
North Indian
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Name 2 languages spoken in India (not English or Hindi)
Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi, Konkani, Bengali, Oriya, Kashmiri, Assamese, Nissi & Daffle Ao, Manipuri, Khasi & Garo, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telegu, Mizo.