History
Who did India gain its independence from?
The British Empire
Which of these artists has not recorded a Bollywood song?
Jay Z, Akon, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg
Chris Brown
Most common language in India?
Hindi
What ocean(s) border India?
The Indian Ocean
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Indian Freedom Fighter, Father of the Nation
Which of these American musicals was inspired by Bollywood movies?
La La Land (Damien Chazelle)
Moulin Rouge (Baz Luhrmann)
Phantom of the Opera (Nick Morris)
Les Miserables (Tom Hooper)
Moulin Rouge (Baz Luhrmann)
What are the 3 most common religions in India?
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
T or F: Mt. Everest is located in India
F
Who is Virat Kohli?
Famous Indian Cricket Player
Who is the current Prime Minister of India
PM Narendra Modi
How many Bollywood movies are made in a year on average?
Around 2000
Most popular sport?
Cricket
What is the capital and the most populated city in India?
Capital - New Delhi
Most populous City - Mumbai (12.7 M)
Who is Satya Nadella?
CEO of Microsoft
The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's oldest urban civilizations, flourished around which modern-day country?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Nepal
B) Pakistan
Why is the Indian Movie Industry called "Bollywood"?
Bombay is the Hollywood of India.
What is the currency of India called?
INR (Indian Rupee)
India is ___ times smaller than the USA by sq footage.
India is 3 times smaller than the USA by sq footage.
Who is the first prime minister of India?
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Who was the Mughal emperor famous for commissioning the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
C) Shah Jahan
Who is the "King of Bollywood"
Shah Rukh Khan
Most common export?
Petroleum Products
India shares a land border with 6 nations. Name 4.
China, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Poet, Nobel Prize Winner, Wrote the Indian National Anthem