Ancient India Vocabulary

If you wanted to visit the ancient ruins of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, where would you need to go?

• Egypt

• India and Pakistan

• Greece

• China

What is the main reason someone would get a Henna Tattoo in India?

• To celebrate a birthday

• Bride is getting married

• To mark a religious festival

• To show social status

What animal is revered and protected from being hurt in India?

• Elephant

• Tiger

• The Sacred Cow

• Peacock

What two rivers were found in the Ancient Indian Civilization?

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Indus and the Ganges

• Yangtze and Yellow

What are the seasonal winds called that affect India each year?

• Cyclones

• Hurricanes

• Monsoons

• Tornadoes

What countries are ALL part of the Indian subcontinent?

• India, China, Japan

• India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh

• India, Sri Lanka, Maldives

• India, Afghanistan, Iran

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• K2

• Kilimanjaro

• Mt. Everest

• Denali

What is the capital of India?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• New Delhi

• Bangalore

What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and takes place in October or November? Good over evil, light over darkness, intelligence over ignorance.

• Diwali

• Easter

• 4th of July

• Christmas

What is the practice of deep thought and breathing strategies that can help relieve stress and make you happier and healthier?

• Yoga

• Meditation and Mindfulness

• Aerobics

• Pilates