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100

What is the name of the Indian actor known as the "King of Bollywood"?

Shah Ru Khan

100

An Hindu festival of lights. It is often celebrated with fireworks, and sweets.

Diwali

100

A flatbread that is often served with curry, it can be seasoned with butter or even garlic.

Naan

100

What is the most spoken language in India. (Not English)

Hindi

100

This leader helped India gain independence through non-violent protest.

Mahatma Gandhi

200

A film industry located in Mumbai, makes more movies in a year than Hollywood. 

Bollywood

200

This Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan.

Eid al-Fitr

200

It is a popular South Indian Dish that is made with lentils, in india it is often served with sambar, or peanut chuttney.

Dosa

200

This South Indian Dravidian language is the official language of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest living classical languages in the world.

Tamil
200

This empire, known for the Taj Mahal, ruled much of South Asia from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Mughal Empire

300

This 2009 comedy about engineering students became one of India’s most loved movies.

3 idiots

300

This spring festival is known for its colorful powder and water fights.

Holi

300

A yogurt based drink from the Indian sub-continent. It was often consumed as a digestive aid. It can be sweet or salty.

Lassi

300

This script, used in parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, is derived from the Brahmi script and is used to write Bengali.

The Bengali Script

300

Known for the Mount Everest

Nepal

400

This blockbuster film directed by S.S. Rajamouli features two revolutionaries and won an Oscar for Best Original Song.

RRR

400

This Hindu festival celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and lasts for nine nights.

Navratri

400

Dumplings that are filled with buffalo meat or vegetables and served with achar. Very popular dish in north of South Asia.

Momos (from Nepal).

400

This language, spoken in Pakistan and parts of India, uses a script derived from Persian and Arabic.

Urdu

400

The Ganges originates in this mountain range.

 Himalayas

500

This 2-part epic fantasy directed by S.S. Rajamouli helped bring Tollywood global recognition.

Baahubali

500

This New Year celebration is widely observed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and marks the beginning of the harvest season.

Pongal

500

A lentil curry often served and eating with rot or rice.

Daal

500

This classical language of ancient India is known for its religious texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads.

Sanskrit

500

This is the country where the Ganges River begins its journey.

India