Geography
What 3 colours are the stripes on the Indian flag?
Orange, white, green
What is the predominant religion of India?
Hinduism
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What is the name of the Indian film industry?
Bollywood
What is Brahman? (not Brahmin- the highest rank in the caste system)
Brahman is the Hindu Creator god. Many Hindus believe in Brahman as the ultimate reality – one 'Supreme Spirit' in many forms.
What is the main river that runs through India, considered by the Hindu people to be sacred?
Ganges River
A major belief of Hinduism is the rebirth of a soul in another body. What is this called?
Reincarnation
What is the predominant language spoken in India?
Hindi
What type of government is India?
Democracy
What is the Holi festival?
Colour festival
Name 2 of the countries that border India.
Bangladesh. China. Pakistan. Nepal. Myanmar. Bhutan. Afghanistan
How many God's do Sikhs worship?
One.
What are members of the lowest social group in the Hindu caste system called?
Dalits or 'untouchables'
What is the system of hierarchy in Indian society called?
The caste system
What food is prohibited in Hinduism?
Beef
Name 3 countries larger in land size than India
Russia. Canada. China. United States. Brazil. Australia.
What is the name of a Hindu place of worship?
Mandir
What is the mountain range on the border of India, China and Nepal?
Himalayan Mountains
What was Mahatma Ghandi an advocate for?
Human rights, better working conditions and peace in society and politics.
What is the name of the first civilisation in India?
Indus civilisation, also known as the HarappanCivilisation
Name 2 of the bodies of water surrounding India
Bay of Bengal. Arabian Sea. Indian Ocean
What is Dharma?
A way of life which encompasses truth, duty, religion and good behaviour
In what city is the Taj Mahal?
Agra
In the Indian caste system, who are the skilled traders, minor officials and landowners? Starts with V.
Vaishya
What year did India gain independence?
1947