India

What is a monsoon

• an animal that lived in ancient India

• the area under the home

• a type of boat

• seasonal winds that either bring rainfall or dry out land

What is a guru?

• the clothing that priests would wear

• A thinker and teacher who helped begin modern Hinduism

• a type of chewing gum

• a type of plant used to make medicine

The Upanishads were what?

• The river that runs through the Indian subcontinent

• The shoes that ancient India peoples wore

• Sacred scripture of Hinduism

• written ideas and teachings of gurus

The Brahman is .....

• The temple where priests lived

• One spiritual force or god that Hinduism believes in

• The writing that Hindus used to share ideas

• A type of sandwich bread

What is Nirvana in ancient Indian

• state of blissful peace without desire or suffering

• an 80s band

• a type of clothing wore by priests

• when your nervous system is attacked

India is a large landmass that is like a continent, only smaller. Which term best describes the region of India?

• Subcontinent

• Monsoon

• Natural Barrier

• Island

According to scientists, one of the oldest known languages began in India. What was it called?

• English

• Tibetan

• Sanskrit

• Comic Sans

In what year did India finally become an independent country?

• 1556

• 1776

• 1900

• 1947

What is a famous landmark in India?

• Krishna

• The Taj Mahal

• Gandhi

• Mumbai

India's climate is divided into two seasons. Which term best describes India's climate?

• Arid (Dry and hot with little precipitation)

• Semiarid (Hot and mostly dry through the year)

• Continental Climate (Hot summers and Cold winters)

• Monsoon (Wet Season and Dry Season)