Hinduism
Geography
Harappans
Caste system
Fun trivia
100

Country that holds 80% of the World's Hindus

India

100

Tallest above sea level mountain in the world

Mount Everest

100

River that was the home to the Harrapans and the people of Mohenjo Daro

Indus River

100

Approximately 230 Millions of these people live in India and in some parts of India are forbidden to enter temples, schools and wells.

Untouchables

100

Which United States restaurant is the most popular place(money earned) to get coffee?

Starbucks

200

Hindus worship in __________ and in front of shrines at home

Temples

200

The Ganges River is formed by the melting snow run off from this mountain chain

Himalayas

200

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

200

This varna consists of rulers and warriors

Kshatriyas 

200

What is the most popular pizza topping in the U.S. today?

Pepperoni

300

He taught tolerance towards people and used non-violence to win freedom for India

Mohandas Ghandi 

300

India is called a _________ because it separated from the rest of Asia by several physical features.  

subcontinent

300

What is a fortress built by ancient Indian societies on a hilltop called?

Citadel

300

The caste system has been illegal for over _____ years but continues to have great influence over Indian society

(50, 75, 100, 500 years)

75

300

Which hoagie shop has the most locations in the U.S. with over 20,000 stores?

SUBWAY

400

the cycle of life, death and rebirth

Samsara

400

Modern Day capital of India

New Delhi

400

The Harappans are considered part of Ancient India but developed in which modern day country?

Pakistan

400

The Highest caste made up of Priests

Brahmins

400

What is the most popular (most bought) fast food chain in the U.S.?

McDonalds

500

Freedom from the cycle of life, death and rebirth

Moksha

500

The Ganges River empties into which Bay?

Bay of Bengal

500

What was the name of machine created by the Harappans to remove cotton seeds?

Charkha

500

To keep varnas separate, __________ (guides) were developed by the Aryans

Sutras 

500

What pizza chain uses the slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”?

Papa Johns