History
Who were the last people to colonize India before their independence?
The British Empire
What is the most widely spoken language in India?
Hindi
What is the highest mountain in India?
Mount Everest
Name three of the most common resources in India.
Minerals, Wood, & Crops
Which climate takes up the most of India?
Sub-tropical/ tropical zone
True or False. In Hinduism they believe in Karma
True
Which religion do people in India believe more in: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
Islam
True or False. About 1/4 of Indias land is covered by desert
No
True or False. People depend on rice the most year round.
True
How much rain does the subtropical zone receive annually?
What is Jati?
An ancient social position in which a person is born into.
What is the nickname & location of Indias largest film industry?
Bollywood in Bombay, Mumbai
True or False Indias mangrove forest is the largest protected mangrove forest in the world?
True
Where are most of Indias most important oil reserves located?
the Northeast Coast, Ganges Delta & the Arabian Sea
What is the most important summer climate event in India
Cyclone, & Monsoons
Which 2 policies did the British employ during their time in India?
Mercantilism, & Imperialism
What do Hindus believe happen to people after they die?
Reincarnation or rebirth
Where do the summer monsoon rise over before pulling down?
The western ghats
What area of fertile soil is Indias most valuable agricultural resource?
The Gangetic Plain also known as the alluvial plain
Which 4 types of biomes exist in the sub-tropical zone?
Rainforest, Marsh, Deciduous Forest & Mangroves
What is the full name of the man that led Indians to seek freedom using non violent methods of civil disobedience?
Mohandas K. Gandhi
What are the two great epic poems that combine Hindu social & religious belief?
Mahabharata & The Ramayana
Name 6 of the major landforms in India.
Gangetic Plain, Ganges- Brahmaputra Delta, Aravalli Range, Chita Nagpur Plateau, The Vindlya plain & Nilgiri Hills.
Name the 6 most important resources found in India.
Uranium, Sandalwood, Zinc, Teak wood, Bauxite, & Sal Wood.
Name ALL of the most famous & endangered species in India.
Elephant, Flamingo, Monkey, Rhinoceros, King Cobra, Peacocks, Cranes, & Bengal Tiger