India Quiz

What is the main religion in India?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

Which country controlled India from 1787-1947 for resources and trade?

• China

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

When Hindus die, they believe they are reborn into a new life. This belief is called...

• Rebirth

• New Life

• Born again

• Reincarnation

The idea that good or bad deeds determine what life form you take in your next life.

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Reincarnation

The most important religious river in India is the _________.

• Indus

• Yangtze

• Huang He

• Ganges

What is the biggest problem with the Ganges River?

• Pollution

• Not enough water

• Drought

• Monsoon season

What religious group was supposed to go live in Pakistan while the Hindus had to go back to/stay in India?

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

Diwali is known as the festival of...

• Life

• Lights

• India

• Souls

Who helped bring about Indian Independence through many acts of non-violent resistance?

• Golly

• Gandhi

• Nehru

• Great Britain

A large landmass that is smaller than a continent is called a (n)? 

• island
• subcontinent
• delta 
• peninsula