National Facts
What are the official languages of India?
English and Hindi
Name three kinds of food that are eaten in India
Curry, naan bread, samosas
What do children wear to school?
Uniforms
Wat is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger
Diwali is the festival of what?
Light
How long did it take the Taj Mahal to be built?
22 Years
Where do most people in India live- the city or the country?
The country
Where do most classes take place?
Outside
What is the palace that the emporer built for his wife after she passed?
Taj Mahal
Holi is the festival of what?
Color and spring
True or False: The motto of India is "Truth Alone Triumphs"
True
Farms in India grow...
Rice, peas, beans, cattle, chicken
Are children required to attend school?
No, families can choose to keep them home to work
What game was invented in India?
Chess
What festival do people in India usually have fireworks at?
What continent is India located on?
Asia
What does the textile industry make?
Clothing
How do children get to school?
Walking
What sport that is like baseball do people play in India?
Cricket
In what festival do children in India usually cover each other in special paint called gulaal?
Holi
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
What is the name of the Indian movie industry?
Bollywood
What are some of the subjects that children study in school?
English, Hindi, social studies, math
What is one reason people paint their cows horns blue?
So they can be seen at night.
Because cows are revered (beloved) animals
True or false: Elephants are considered a symbol of strength and royalty in India
True