Culture Level 6
What is the meaning of the hands on the Jain Emblem?
"Ahimsa" written in center, meaning stop and think before you act
What are the major principles of Sikhism?
Believe in one and only God All humans are equal Not believe in superstitions Live honestly and practice charity
Name these folk dances and their origination:
Bhangra is the most famous dance of Punjab. They dance to fast music songs accompanied by drums called Dhol. They dance during the harvest festival.
Name these folk dances and their origination:
Cheraw/Bamboo dance comes from the state of Mizoram. The dancer moves by stepping alternatively in and out from between and across a pair of horizontal bamboos, held against the ground by people sitting face to face at either sides
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Bible
Christianity
Explain Christianity
Christianity is the world's largest religion but It is third largest in India. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians are prevalent in Kerala, Goa, and some northeastern states (Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya). Christianity came to India around 6th century A.D through European missionaries. Origin: Present Day Israel Sacred Text: Bible Sacred Building: Church Festivals: Christmas, Easter Sunday, Good Friday
Who is Arvind Krishan?
He is the CEO of IBM. He became CEO in April 2020 and he is from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Name these folk dances and their origination:
Lavani is the famous dance of Maharashtra. Originated from the word 'lavanya' meaning "beauty," the dance is performed by the beautiful women in their traditional sariNauveri and is always accompanied by the songs relating to the social awareness, politics, religion, and romance.
Who helped spread Jainism?
Lord Mahavira
Madhubani painting style was originated in-
Madhuban
Today most of the Indian currency have the picture of this Famous Indian-
Mahatma Gandhi
Who is Nikki Haley?
Nikki Hailey was the governor of South Carolina (2011-2017). She also was United Nations ambassador (2017-18). She was born to parents who had migrated from Punjab, India. Her maiden name is Nimrata Nikki Randhawa.
Paintings are ______ documents of time.
living
Rupee derived from the Sanskrit word "Rupya" which means-
silver
What metal was rupees made of originally?
silver
Turkish, Mongols, and Afghan invaders were lured by the ________________ in the temples of India.
wealth
In what ways did the British influence India?
• English Language • Parliamentary System • Judicial System • Architectures • Railway System • Cricket
What are the three most important Hindu gods?
•Brahma - known as the Creator. •Vishnu - Known as the Preserver •Shiva (Siva) - known as the Destroyer.
Name three Hindu festivals?
Diwali, Holi, Navratri
What is one Muslim festival?
Eid Ul Fitr
What is the sacred place of worship for Jainism?
Jain temples
What's the Muslim sacred text?
Quran
Which style of painting is this?
Warli paintings originated from Warli tribes of Maharashtra, around 10th CE. This art uses simple geometric shapes like triangles and circles and are generally drawn on the walls of homes. These paintings commonly depict scenes from day to day life, celebrations, birds, animals, dances, etc.
What is the meaning of the mantra at the bottom on the Jain Emblem?
it means "live and let live"
Who is Satya Nadella?
the third CEO of Microsoft. He is from Hyderabad, India
Name the four goals in Hindu life:
1. Karma- through pure acts, knowledge and devotion. 2. Dharma - the code for leading one's life. Respect for elders is considered important. 3. Artha - the pursuit of material gain by lawful means. 4. Moksha - the release of the soul (Atman) from the cycle of rebirth.
Name these folk dances and their origination:
Ghoomar comes from Rajasthan. "Ghoomar" comes from the word "Ghoomna" which means go around. The dancers wear lehengas which has rich embroidery and mirror work.
Painting that depicts various flora, fauna and Gods by Gond tribes called
Gond Painting
Which style of painting is this?
Gond painting originated from the Gond tribes of central India. Gond painting depicts various flora, fauna and Gods. The paintings predominantly use dots and lines.
What is the Sikh sacred text?
Guru Granth Sahib
Where did Buddhism originate?
India
Where did Hinduism originate?
India
Where did Sikhism originate?
India
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Quran
Islam
How did Islam reach India?
Islam was introduced to India through Arab invasion from the Northwest around 600A.D. Later Turks and Mughals continued to spread the religion. Prophet Muhammad was the founder of the religion.
To what Religion do these "set of words" refer: 24 Tirthankars
Jainism
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Kalpa Sutra
Jainism
When did the constitution come into effect in India?
January 26, 1950
What do Jains believe in?
non-violence
In 1957, the decimal system was adopted where a Rupee was divided into this many Paise-
100 Paise
In the past One Rupee was divided into this many Annas-
16
This king from Greece was one of the early invaders who took over Northwest India in 326 B.C.
Alexander, The Great.
Rupees have the Lion symbol as the Emblem adopted from-
Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath
The first Mughal emperor who entered India around 1526 A.D. -
Babar
Name this classical dance and which part of India it originated from:
Bharatnatyam is the oldest dance form from Tamilnadu. It involves intricate steps and facial expressions. It is based on Carnatic Music.
This Turkish invader attacked and raided Northern India 17 times in 25 years around 1000 A.D.-
Mahmud of Ghazini
Where do Hindus worship?
Temple
What is dandiya and where did it originate?
Dandiya is the famous dance of Gujarat. They use decorated sticks to dance around. This dance is famous during the festival of Navratri.
What are two Sikh festivals?
Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Gurupurab
To what Religion do these "set of words" refer: Karma, Dharma, Artha, & Moksha
Hinduism
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Vedas
Hinduism
Which is the world's oldest existing religion?
Hinduism
Which is the world's third largest religion?
Hinduism
What are two important Buddhist festivals?
Buddha Purnima, Dharma Day
To what Religion do these "set of words" refer: Eight Fold Path
Buddhism
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Tripitaka
Buddhism
What is the world's fourth largest religion?
Buddhism
What are some sacred Buddhist buildings?
Buddhist temples, Stupas, Pagodas
Who is Indra Nooyi?
Ex CEO of Pepsi company
Who created Sikhism?
Guru Nanak Dev
What is the Sikh sacred building?
Gurudwara
What did Amar Gopal Bose develop
He developed high quality loudspeakers, noise-cancelling headsets, and automotive sound systems.
What did Guru Nanak Dev want to do when he created the Sikh religion?
He wanted to unite Islam and Hinduism; he started it in Punjab
What happened on August 15, 1947?
India got its Independence from British
Who has been ranked 10th in the list of Forbes World's 100 most powerful women?
Indra Nooyi
The Arabs conquered Northwest India in 7A.D after 16 failed attempts. This led to the spread of this religion-
Islam
India got its Independence from British
Jhumpa Lahiri
What are two holy scripts of Jainism?
Kalpa Sutra, Agamas
Which female astronaut of Indian origin flew first into space?
Kalpana Chawla
What is karagattam and where does it originate from?
Karagattam comes from Tamilnadu. This folk dance is performed by balancing decorated pot on the head. It is performed by the villagers in praise of the rain god or the village god.
Name this classical dance and which part of India it originated from:
Kathak originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kathak is said to be derived from the word katha, meaning "story." The dancer is a story teller. This dance stresses more on footwork. It has Mughal and Persian influence.
Name this classical dance and which part of India it originated from:
Kathakali is primarily a dance drama form from Kerala. It is extremely colorful with billowing costumes, flowing scarves, ornaments and crowns. Most of the dance drama is based on Ramayan and Mahabharat
Which style of painting is this?
Madhubani - This style of painting originated in and around the town of Madhuban, in the state of Bihar. These paintings are traditionally painted on mud walls and floors by women. They paint during religious and important occasions (wedding, birth). The painting is done with finger, pen nib, twigs, match sticks, and brushes. They use colors from natural dyes and charcoal. The paintings depict Hindu Gods, flora, fauna, and celestial objects like sun and moon. They also depict scenes from royal courts, weddings, social events, epics, etc. This art gives out the message of love, peace, and celebration of life.
"Quit India Movement" was launched under the leadership of ___________________, asking for the immediate withdrawal of the British government from India.
Mahatma Gandhi
Name this classical dance and which part of India it originated from:
Manipuri originated from the state of Manipur. The dance is mainly performed on God Krishna. This dance involves graceful movements. The dancers wear flared skirts, translucent veils and long peacock feathered crown.
Where did Islam originate?
Middle East
Who is Nina Davuluri?
Miss New York (2014) Nina Davuluri has become the first Miss America of Indian descent. She plans to represent her roots and push her platform of diversity in her new role.
What's the Muslim sacred building?
Mosque
What are 3 important Jain festivals?
Paryushan, Mahavir Jayanthi, Diwali
Which style of painting is this?
Pithora paintings originated from a group of tribes in Gujarat. These paintings were done as murals on the walls in order to please and praise God. "Pithora" is actually the name of the tribal God. The paintings consists of stories from tribal legends, Gods, animals, birds, nature, etc.
Who is Piyush "Bobby" Jindal?
Piyush "Bobby" Jindal was the governor of Louisiana. He was born to Indian parents from Punjab. He was the governor from 2008 to 2016.
The first European settlement in India in 1498 A.D was from this country -
Portugal
Indian Rupees during British time and up to 1950 had pictures of King George VI or-
Queen Victoria
What are two Hindu epics?
Ramayana and Mahabharat
What are the three jewels of Jainism?
Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct
What is the Eightfold Path?
Series of steps in Buddhism that lead to enlightenment
Who is Siddhartha Mukherjee?
Siddhartha Mukherjee is an Indian-born American physician, scientist and writer best known for the 2010 book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. For that work he won a Pulitzer Prize
To what Religion do these "set of words" refer: Guru Nanak Dev
Sikhism
To which Religion do these scriptures belong: Guru Granth Sahib
Sikhism
Who is the CEO of Google?
Sundar Pichai
What are the four parts of the Jain emblem?
Swastika, Three Dots, Hands, and Mantra at Bottom
What is the meaning of the swastika on the Jain Emblem?
Symbolizes cycle of birth and death
What is the meaning of the three dots on the Jain Emblem?
Symbolizes the three jewels
Painting style which was originated in Tamilnadu:
Tanjore Painting
What is Jainism based on?
Teachings of 24 holy men called Tirthankars.
Explain the Sikh symbol:
The Khanda, which is a double edged sword represents the belief in one God. The Chakkar, is a circle representing God without beginning or end and reminding Sikhs to remain within the rule of God. Two crossed kirpans representing spiritual authority and political power.
What is the sacred book of Buddhism?
Tripitaka
The words, "Satyamev Jayate" written below the emblem mean-
Truth Alone Triumphs
What is Hinduism's sacred texts?
Vedas and Upanishadas
Who is Sunita Williams?
a former American astronaut and a Navy officer. She was born to parents of Indian and Slovenian origin. She held a record of spending longest time (195 days) in space by a woman until it was broken in 2015. She was the second female astronaut of Indian origin to go into space.
