HINDUISM
GEOGRAPHY
Civilizations of India
Miscellaneous
RANDOM TRIVIA
100

Define polytheism

The belief in many gods.

100

The three most important rivers of ancient Indian civilization

What are the Indus, Brahmaputra and Ganges Rivers?

100

What are the two major cities of the Indus River Valley?

Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

100

What are two castes in the Caste System?

Brahmins (priests, teachers), Kshatriyas (rulers, warriors), Vaishyas (landowners, merchants) and Sudras (servants), and the 5th group is the group of the untouchables, called Dalits.

100

Name three Spring sports at Karrer Middle School


Baseball

Boys Lacrosse

Boys Tennis

Girls Lacrosse

Softball

Track and Field


200

What is the ancient language of Hindusim? 

What is Sanskrit?

200

What are the four major mountain ranges in Ancient India?

Himalayas, Western and Eastern Ghats, Hindu Kush

200

What is the Caste System?

Answers will vary.

200

Why is India referred to as a sub-continent? 

It lies on its own tectonic plate or it lies on a massive area of a larger continent. 

200

How many countries are there in North America?

A. 3

B. 15

C. 23

D. 32

C. 23!

300

What are the Vedas?

The collection of epic poems, hymns, prayers, and songs of the Hindu faith.

300

What are two reasons Ancient people decided to settle near the Indus River?

Rivers and Natural Barriers

300

What artifact found in Mohenjo Daro proved that they were prepared to store food and water if a crisis happened?

Wells, Water towers, and granaries.

300

Why do we not know FOR SURE what happened to the people of Mohenjo Daro?

There is not enough evidence to point to one theory!
300

How many oceans are there? How many continents are there?

5 oceans and 7 continents 
400

DAILY DOUBLE: 

What are the two major religions that came out of Ancient India?

What was the real name of the man who started Buddhism?

Hinduism and Buddhism

Siddartha Guatama 

400
Define Monsoon!

A season of rain and wind that brings flooding and destruction.

400

What are three reasons we believe Mohenjodaro was a well-planned city?

grid system streets, sewage, citadel for war and prepared for crisis (wells and granaries)

400

List major achievements from India in:

Math

Engineering

Games/Sports

Answers may vary

400

What is the best-selling car brand in the United States?

Ford