Punjabi Culture
What is the traditional clothing worn by many Punjabi women?
salwar kameez
What is commonly eaten with sarson da saag
makki di roti
What does “Sat Sri Akal” mean in English?
“Truth is eternal / God is the eternal truth”
Which Punjabi pop artist is also known for a successful acting career in Punjabi and Hindi films?
Diljit Dosanjh
Which city is often called the cultural capital of Punjab
What is the traditional clothing worn by many Punjabi men
What is a kurta pajama
What grain(in english) is traditionally used to make makki di roti
Cornmeal (maize)
What is the English meaning of “Mehnat”
hard work
Name 2 Canadian born and raised Punjabi artists
Sukha and BK
What does the word “Punjab” literally mean?
Land of Five Rivers
Name 3 dances that are most popular in Punjab
Bhangra, Gidda, Luddi
What cooking method gives tandoori food its distinctive smoky flavor
cooking in a clay oven (tandoor)
What does “Izzat” mean in English
honor / respect
What artist sang the songs (“Brown Rang,” “Angreji Beat,” and “Blue Eyes.” )
Yo Yo Honey Singh
What historical event in 1947 divided Punjab into two regions
Partition of India
What fabric is commonly used in traditional Punjabi phulkari embroidery
Cotton
What dairy ingredient plays a central role in Punjabi cuisine and symbolizes prosperity
Ghee
What does “Himmat” mean in English?
courage
Name 5 songs by Jazzy B
Naag
Romeo
Suraag
Oh Kehri
Rambo
Which Punjabi musical instrument is traditionally made from a single string and a gourd?
Tumbi
What does wearing a turban (dastar) represent in Punjabi culture (3 things)
honor, identity, and respect
Name 10 Saabjis
Sarson da Saag
Aloo Gobi
Aloo Matar
Bhindi di Sabji (Okra)
Chole (Chickpea curry)
Rajma (Kidney bean curry)
Kadhi Pakora
Matar Paneer
Baingan Bharta
Shahi Paneer
Translate the following fruits into Punjabi:
Apple
Guava
Papaya
Orange
Pomegranate
Seb (ਸੇਬ)
Amrood (ਅਮਰੂਦ)
Papita (ਪਪੀਤਾ)
Santara / Narangi (ਸੰਤਰਾ / ਨਾਰੰਗੀ)
Anaar (ਅਨਾਰ)
Name 4 songs by Kuldeep Manak
Jindh Kadh Ke
Nee Put Jattan Da
Chadar
Tere Tile Ton
What 19th-century Punjabi ruler unified much of Punjab into a single empire before British annexation?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh