Indian culture
The bindi is traditionally worn on which part of the body?
What is the forehead?
This fermented South Indian batter is traditionally made primarily from rice and urad dal and is used to make
What is idli/dosa?
This U.S. city is nicknamed the “Windy City.”
What is Chicago?
This ancient civilization developed around the Indus River and included cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
This actor played Rancho in 3 Idiots.
Who is Aamir Khan?
What is the name of the Indian classical dance form traditionally associated with Uttar Pradesh and known for intricate footwork and spins?
What is Kathak?
This Gujarati snack is made primarily from chickpea flour and is steamed rather than fried.
What is dhokla?
If someone says “spill the tea,” what are they asking you to do?
What is Sharing gossip/secrets?
This famous Indian emperor embraced Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War.
Who is Ashoka?
This actress played Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Who is Deepika Padukone?
This Indian festival is particularly associated with the states of Kerala and is celebrated with elaborate flower arrangements called pookalam.
What is Onam?
This Bengali sweet is made from chhena (fresh cheese) and is cooked in sugar syrup.
What is rasgulla?
This American city is famous for Bourbon Street, jazz, and Mardi Gras.
What is New Orleans?
This famous monument in Agra was commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This 2001 film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Amitabh Bachchan is one of Bollywood's most famous family dramas.
What is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
What is the name of the traditional Indian system of knowledge and medicine whose name translates roughly to “knowledge of life”?
What is Ayurveda?
This Hyderabadi dish traditionally uses a slow-cooking technique called dum, in which meat and rice are cooked together in a sealed pot.
What is Hyderabadi biryani?
This American dessert consists of a chocolate cookie crust, cream cheese filling, and is commonly topped with fruit, chocolate, or caramel.
What is cheesecake?
This ancient Indian university, located in present-day Bihar, became one of the world's great centers of learning
What is Nalanda?
In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, this character is played by Kajol.
Who is Simran?
This traditional Indian textile technique involves tying and dyeing sections of fabric to create intricate patterns and is particularly associated with Gujarat and Rajasthan.
What is Bandhani/Bandhej?
This Goan dish traditionally combines mutton with vinegar, garlic, and spices and has Portuguese culinary influence.
What is mutton vindaloo?
In American college applications, what standardized test is abbreviated ACT?
What is the American College Testing exam?
This 19th-century Indian social reformer campaigned against practices including sati and promoted education and social reform.
Who is Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
Which 1995 film starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as Raj and Simran?
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?