India v USA

Gandhi vs MLK Jr

100

What city was the first capital of the United States? Name two attractions in this city. 

New York City!

* Statue of Liberty

* Central Park

* Empire State Building

* etc...

200

What were the names of the two main rivers of the Ancient Indian civilization?

Indus River and Ganges River

300

Put the following US wars into the order in which they happened:

* Korean War

* Cold War

* World War I

* American Revolution

* Civil War

In order:

1. American Revolution

2. Civil War

3. World War I

4. Cold War

5. Korean War

400

Put these Indian Prime Ministers in order of when they served India:

* Manmohan Singh

* Charan Singh

* Jawaharlal Nehru

* Atal Bihari Vajpayee

* Narendra Modi

In order:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru

2. Charan Singh

3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

4. Manmohan Singh

5. Narendra Modi

500

India:

Emperor Shah Jahan began to build the Taj Mahal for his late wife Empress Mumtaz Mahal in 1631. How long did it take to complete?

(+/- 3 years accepted)

US: 

How long did it take for the Empire State Building in New York City to be built?

(+/- 2 years accepted)

Taj Mahal- 22 years

Empire State Building- 1 year

Bolly vs Holly

100

What is the name of the ex-wife of the person below?

Amber Heard

200

In Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, what is the song that represents the love between Rani's grandmother (Jamini) and Rocky's grandfather (Janwal)?

Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar

300

For the Harry Potter fans:

Place these people in their Hogwarts Houses:

Luna Lovegood

Ginni Weasley

Cho Chang

Cedric Diggory

Luna Lovegood: Ravenclaw

Ginni Weasley: Gryffindor

Cho Chang: Ravenclaw

Cedric Diggory: Hufflepuff

400

Kapoor Fam!

1) Who is Raj Kapoor's Brother-In-Law?

2) Who are Shashi Kapoor's Sons (2)?

1. Prem Nath

2. Kunal and Karan Kapoor

500

Battle of Cinema:

1. How many movies were produced in Hollywood in 2022? (+/- 100)

2. How many movies were produced in Bollywood in 2022? (+/- 100)

1. 449 movies

2. 750 movies

I❤️NY

100

What is the name of the place with the lowest elevation (lowest point) in the US? 

Death Valley 

200

Name the Indian city that is known as "The Pink City". 

Name the Indian state that is known as "The Rice Bowl"

Jaipur

Andhra Pradhesh

300

Name the six time zones in the United States:

(Hint: Here are two: Hawaiian, Alaskan)

1. Hawaiian 

2. Alaskan

3. Pacific

4. Mountain

5. Central

6. Eastern

400

Match the Indian states with their capitals:

Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Nagaland, Jharkand

Kolkata, Lucknow, Kohima, Ranchi, Chandigarh

Haryana (Chandigarh)

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)

West Bengal (Kolkata)

Nagaland (Kohima)

Jharkand (Ranchi)

500

Name three mountain ranges in the United States and two mountain ranges in India

Answers can vary- hope you know your mountains! 

Pani Puri Pizza (PPP)

100

Detroit Style Pizza is what shape?

Rectangular

200

Which mithai was first prepared by Shah Jahan's personal chef?

A. Ladoo

B. Gulab Jamun

C. Kheer

B. Gulab Jamun

300

Identify the spices:

1. Mustard seeds

2. Ginger powder

3. Cumin

4. Paprika

400

What are the five components of a McDonald's Happy Meal?

McNuggets

Fries

Apple Slices 

Drink

Toy

500

Name four ways that eggs can be made. 

Name six types of dal. 

Answers can vary! 

Navratri Turkey

100

In which state did Diwali believe to commemorate Lord Ram?

Uttar Pradesh

200

In Spain, a tradition in the first seconds of the New Year is to quickly eat 12 uvas for good luck. In English, what fruit are uvas?

Grapes! 

300

This certain festival is celebrated widely in Kerala. Most of the southern part of India enjoys a holiday during this festival. What is this festival during which a traditional 'sadya' is served?

A. Paryushan

B. Puthandu

C. Losar

D. Onam

Onam

400

Name the three national holidays that are observed in India.

Republic Day (January 26th)

Independence Day (August 15th)

Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd)

500

Christmas: Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Navratri: Fill in the blanks- Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess named __________ for killing the demon named ______________.

Cupid! 

Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess named Durga for killing the demon named Mahishasura.