Cultures Around the World: India

What is the population of India as mentioned in the text?

• 2 billion

• Exactly 1 billion

• Less than 1 billion

• More than 1 billion

Which river is considered holy in the Hindu religion?

• Yamuna

• Ganges

• Brahmaputra

• Indus

Which empire put India under Muslim rule?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

When did India gain independence from British rule?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1858

• 1920

What is the official language of India along with Hindi?

• Bengali

• Tamil

• English

• Sanskrit

What is the name of the Indian film industry?

• Tollywood

• Kollywood

• Bollywood

• Mollywood

Which festival involves people throwing bright powders?

• Holi

• Eid

• Christmas

• Diwali

What is the name of the flatbread commonly eaten with Indian curries?

• Pita

• Paratha

• Naan

• Roti

What is the color of the chakra in the center of the Indian flag?

• White

• Green

• Blue

• Saffron

Which sport is mentioned as popular in India?

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Tennis

• Baseball