Facts 1
What continent is India located on?
Asia
India is the (nr.) largest country in the world
Seventh
What three colors make up India’s flag?
Saffron (orange), white, and green
What does the white stand for on the flag?
Truth & purity
Which animal in India is considered sacred?
cow
What is the capital city of India
New Delhi
What is the famous "Crown Palace" in India?
Taj Mahal
Who fought for the independence of India?
Mahatma Gandhi
What does the saffron(orange) stand for on the flag
Courage & sacrifice
What is the Indian currency?
Indian rupee
What does the green stand for on the flag
Faith, fertility, and growth
What is the name of the cuisine used in India?
Curries
India was colonized by ....?
England/United Kingdom
How many inhabitants does India have?
1,44 billion
In which city is the Taj Mahal?
Agra
What has been an important part of religion and culture in India
Dancing
What’s the name of the instrument that was invented in medieval India
The sitar
Name 3 countries that borders India
Afghanistab, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh
Why are cows viewed as sacred in India
They are important in agricultural use. Used for dairy, tilling fields
What’s the name of the festival that’s held annually in Jaipur, India?
The Elephant festival
What does the red dot on the forehead of Indian women mean?
Energy, beauty, married
What is the red dot on the forehead of Indian women called
Bindi
Name 3 religions in India?
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
What is the Mumbai film industry called?
Bollywood
What do we see in the center of the Indian flag?
The wheel of virtues (ashoka chakra)