Holidays
A holiday that celebrates the bond between brother and sister
Name other religions than Hindusim in India
Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
Foods or drinks made by Guyanese on Christmas
pepperpot, black cake, sponge cake, ginger beer, mauby, sorrel
What is thrown in the air during Phagwa (Holi)
Who ruled India prior to independence?
Why don't Hindus eat meat?
cow is sacred, beef is not eaten, mostly veg, animals associated with gods.
Opposite of Dharma
Who inspired Martin Luther King JR.
In which books did the concept of Dharma originate?
What is the Vedas?
Name the dance that is performed during Navratri
Name countries where the Indian diaspora is located
Where is Fiji, New Zealand, Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, and Mauritius
Which type of fish is Nemo in Finding Nemo?
It is often referred to as 'spirit' or 'soul' and indicates our true self or essence which underlies our existence.
What is Atman?
Treat that is eaten on Makar Sankranti
What is Til Ladoo- Sesame seeds, known as til in Hindi, hold a special place in Makar Sankranti festivities because Hindu mythology regards them as a symbol of immortality. Small sesame sweets are given to family and friends throughout India during the holiday.
Who brought Indo-Islamic Culture to India
- i.e Taj Mahal
The more of this there is, the less you see
Human beings can create good or bad consequences for their actions and might reap the rewards of action in this life, in a future human rebirth or reap the rewards of action in a heavenly or hell realm in which the self is reborn for a period of time.