Punjabi Culture
What traditional Punjabi greeting means “Hello”?
“Sat Sri Akal”
What flatbread is commonly eaten with Punjabi food?
roti
What script is Punjabi written in in India?
Gurmukhi
What famous energetic Punjabi dance is performed at celebrations?
bhangra
What is the capital of Indian Punjab?
Chandigarh
What is the traditional Punjabi outfit for men called?
kurta pajama
What lentil-based dish is a staple in Punjabi homes?
dal
What does the word “Paani” mean?
water
What instrument is commonly used in Bhangra music?
dhol
What does the word “Punjab” mean?
Land of five rivers
What Punjabi festival celebrates the harvest?
What is Baisakhi
What dish combines mustard greens and corn bread?
sarson da saag and makki di roti
Is Punjabi a tonal language?
yes
What dance form is traditionally performed by women?
giddha
How many rivers is Punjab named after?
five
What yogurt-based drink is common in Punjabi meals?
lassi
Which dairy product is heavily used in Punjabi cooking?
butter
What is the Punjabi word for “friend”?
dost
Punjabi folk music often celebrates which two themes?
love and farming
Punjab is mainly located in which two countries today?
india and pakistan
What does “Sat Sri Akal” refer to?
ruth is eternal
Name a famous Punjabi sweet eaten during celebrations
jalebi
What language family does Punjabi belong to?
Indo-Aryan language family
What role does music play during Punjabi festivals?
bringing people together to celebrate
Why has Punjab been important for agriculture?
because of fertile land and rivers