U3 India

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• Leerjaar 3

UNIT 3 |  INDIA

What do you know
about India?

Today

What do you know about India? 

Where in the world

Impression + some facts
Questions

Now it's your turn

GOAL: Learn more about India

Did you know?

India is the land of many people, languages and religions. India has been independent since 1947, after being part of the British empire for 90 years. English is still an important language in India. Another thing that remained in India after the British rule, is cricket. Indians love cricket! Did you know that India has the highest cricket ground in the world? It lies at 2.444 meters altitude in Himachal Pradesh.

In which continent is India located?

1. Europe
2. Asia
3. America
4. South America

What is the capital of India?

1. Mumbai
2. Calcutta
3. New Delhi
4. Jaipur

Whose colony was India?

1. The Netherlands
2. France
3. America
4. England

Who discovered India?

1. Christoffer Columbus
2. Michiel de Ruyter
3. Vasco da Gama
4. Abel Tasman

What's the currency in India?

1. Euro
2. Dollar
3. Rupee
4. Pound

What is India's national fruit?

1. Apple
2. Mango
3. Orange
4. Peach

Why is Bollywood called Bollywood?

1. Because the quality is not A but B
2. After a city called Bollywood
3. No particular reason
4. After the city of Bombay

What is the name of the city right now Bollywood was named after?

1. Bombay
2. Mumbai
3. New Dehli
4. Bangalore

What kind of films does Bollywood produce?

1. Mostly dramas
2. Mostly historical documentaries
3. Mostly Indian heritage films
4. Mostly musicals

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN

Presentation about India

- In groups (3/4 pupils) 

- Choose 2 subjects from the list

- Prepare a PPT with:

                                             * Information (facts & fun facts)
                                             * Photos or short video 

                                             * Questions (2x3)

1-  Flag

2- Landscape & Climate

3- Capital (megacities)

4- Languages                                        11- Sports

5- Religion                                              12- Animals

6- Mother Teresa                                  13- Food

7- Gandhi                                                14- Diamonds

8- Bollywood (Films & Music)            15- Modern Clothing

9- Festivals (Holi & Divali)

10- Taj Mahal

Groups:                               Subjects (Numbers):