india Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
hinduism | major religion of India |
hindu | a person who follows hinduism |
reincarnation | the belief that the soul of a person returns to life in a new body |
vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat or fish |
caste | the belief that a persons position in life is determined by the group that they were born into |
yoga | a popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
Hindi | official language of India |
rupee | currency in India |
dhoti | Indian mans trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist 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 |
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