History
Located on the Indus River, this was India's first urban civilization. At the time, this was larger than any other empire, including Mesopotamia and Egypt.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization
What city is Bollywood in?
Mumbai
This is the name for Indian Ice Cream.
What is Kulfi
This is India's national currency.
What is the rupee.
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
These two present day South Asian countries were part of the Indian sub-continent.
What are Pakistan and Bangladesh
This actress won Miss World in 1994.
A popular spiral-shaped sweet snack from the Indian subcontinent, made by deep-frying a fermented batter into a pretzel-like shape and then soaking it in a sugary syrup
What is Jalebi?
What is the most highly developed art form in India?
What is dancing?
What is the national sport of India? (Hint: it's not cricket)
This Emperor known as "___ the Great" unified most of South Asia under one kingdom. He even has a famous pillar erected in his memory.
What is Ashoka
Who is the lead actress in Chennai Express?
Who is Deepika Padukone?
What is paneer made of?
Milk Cheese
What is the name of India's national anthem? (Double points if you can sing it)
Jana Gana Mana
What is the 9 day festival celebrated in India?
Navratri
Which intellectual game originated in India?
What is chess
What was SRK named in most of his movies?
Who is Rahul?
Name 3 of the 5 most common Indian Spices
cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala
Which city is known as the "Pink City"?
What is Jaipur?
Which festival is celebrated with boat races in Kerala?
What is Onam?
What year did India gain independence?
When was 1947
Modern Bollywood films have evolved, incorporating special effects, more complex plots, and a mix of genres, including action, comedy, romance, and drama, known as
Masala Films
Where was Chicken Tikka Masala invented?
Glasgow, Scotland
Name four forms of classical Indian Dance
Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam.. etc
Why do Indians traditionally add one rupee to cash gifts? (ex, gifting $51 instead of $50)
to signify a new beginning, represent continuous prosperity, and make the gift amount indivisible