Indian Terms Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Term | Definition |
Hinduism | major religion of India |
Hindu | official language of India |
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 or meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
Hindi | a person who follows Hinduism |
rupee | currency in India |
dhoti | Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and 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 characterized by heavy rainfall |
bullock | Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen |
Created by:
x.0_paige_
Popular Geography sets