Country that holds 80% of the World's Hindus
India
Tallest above sea level mountain in the world
Mount Everest
River that was the home to the Harrapans and the people of Mohenjo Daro
Indus River
Approximately 230 Millions of these people live in India and in some parts of India are forbidden to enter temples, schools and wells.
Untouchables
Which United States restaurant is the most popular place(money earned) to get coffee?
Starbucks
Hindus worship in __________ and in front of shrines at home
Temples
The Ganges River is formed by the melting snow run off from this mountain chain
Himalayas
How were ancient Harappan cities laid out the same as modern day cities like Philadelphia?
Both used right angled streets in a grid (block) format
This varna consists of rulers and warriors
Kshatriyas
What is the most popular pizza topping in the U.S. today?
Pepperoni
He taught tolerance towards people and used non-violence to win freedom for India
Mohandas Ghandi
India is called a _________ because it separated from the rest of Asia by several physical features.
subcontinent
What is a fortress built by ancient Indian societies on a hilltop called?
Citadel
The caste system has been illegal for over _____ years but continues to have great influence over Indian society
(50, 75, 100, 500 years)
75
Which hoagie shop has the most locations in the U.S. with over 20,000 stores?
SUBWAY
the cycle of life, death and rebirth
Samsara
Modern Day capital of India
New Delhi
The Harappans are considered part of Ancient India but developed in which modern day country?
Pakistan
The Highest caste made up of Priests
Brahmins
What is the most popular (most bought) fast food chain in the U.S.?
McDonalds
Freedom from the cycle of life, death and rebirth
Moksha
The Ganges River empties into which Bay?
Bay of Bengal
What was the name of machine created by the Harappans to remove cotton seeds?
Charkha
To keep varnas separate, __________ (guides) were developed by the Aryans
Sutras
What pizza chain uses the slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”?
Papa Johns