Sankranthi
Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into which zodiac sign?
Makara (Capricorn)
Which two main ingredients symbolize warmth and friendshsip in Sankranthi Sweets?
Sesame seeds and Jaggery
Diwali celebrates the return of which figure to Ayodhya?
Lord Rama
What is the only continent without a desert?
Europe
How many degrees are in the interior angles of a triangle combined?
180 degrees
Sankranthi is based on which type of calendar rather than the lunar calendar?
Solar Calendar
What natural materials were traditionally used to make kites during Sankranthi?
Paper and Bamboo
Holi is also known as the festival of what natural element?
Colors
What board game is known as the best-selling game of all time?
Monopoly
What ancient Greek Mathematician in known at the "Father of Geometry"?
Euclid
What is Sankranthi called in Tamil Nadu?
What is the cultural meaning of flying kites during Sankranthi?
celebrating the harvest and welcoming longer days
Which festival celebrates the Sikh harvest and the formation of the Khalsa?
Vaisakhi
What language has the most native speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
What part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
mitochondria
Which day of the Sankranthi festival is dedicated to honoring cattle?
Mattu Pongal
Which Indian States are especially famous for large-scale kite festivals during Sankranthi?
Gujarat and Telangana (or Andhra Pradesh)
Navratri lasts for how many nights?
9
Which country has the most time zones when including overseas territories?
France
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Marbury v. Madison
What astronomical event causes Sankranthi to mark the Sun's northward journey?
Uttarayana
What is the traditional saying shared with tilgul that encourages harmony?
"Tilgul ghya, god god bola" (Accept sweets and speak sweetly)
Which Indian Festival is associated with the lunar new year in many regions?
Ugadi (or Gudi Padwa)
What ancient wonder was located in the city of Babylon?
The Hanging Gardens
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison