Indian terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Hindusim | major religion of India |
Hindu | a peisimrson who follows Hindu |
Reincarnation | The belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
Vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat or fish |
Caste | the belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into |
Yoga | a popular form of meditation and exercise used by the Hindus to relax the mind and body |
Hindi | official language of India |
Rupee | currency in India |
Dhoti | Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the wast then drawn up between the legs |
Sari | traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt, and draped shoulder cloth |
Turban | wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men |
Shiva | Popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
Taj Mahal | World-famous white marble temple in India noted for its use of balance and symmetry |
Monsoon | The season in India characterised by heavy rainfall |
Bullock | Indian farmer method of plowing feilds with wooden plows pulled by oxen |
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