What words in English come from Hindi?
"learn about the culture and history of India"
Learning objective:
India is the world’s seventh largest country, home to 1.4 It is a India is home to many famous monuments and archaeological sites, such as the Taj Mahal and the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Task: Find pictures of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Describe to your partner what you see.
India: a Land of Many Wonders
Find one fact about India that you find interesting:
Work together in pairs: What are three important events in India's history that have shaped the country today?
Brain break: Draw a hot air balloon with silly eyes floating in the sky above a castle
What is the name of the traditional Indian dress?
- Kaftan
- Kilt
- Sari
- Poncho
- Kimono
- Gákti
What is the capital city of India?
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Deli
- New Deli
- Bengaluru
Which river is considered to be sacred in Hinduism and runs through India?
Which monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal?
- Taj Mahal
- Humayun's Tomb
- Qutub Minar
What is the national animal of India?
- Bengal Tiger
- Indian Elephant
- Lion
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- Mahatma Gandhi