3H Unit 5 India - intro les

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

True or False?
India has the largest population in the world.

1. True
2. False

True

In 2023 overtook India China as the country with the largest population. The United Nations estimates that more than 1.4 billion people live in the South Asian country. 1 in 6 people in the world is Indian.

True or False?
The largest religion in India is the Islam.

1. True
2. False

False

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world and the largest in India. The religion  has thousands of different gods whom often stand for something. For example Ganesh (recognizable by the elephant head); the god of wisdom and knowledge. 

True or False?
Bangalore is the capital of India

1. True
2. False

False

Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India. According to legend, the city was named for Raja Dhilu, a king who reigned in the region in the 1st century bce.

True or False?
Hindi is the official language of India

1. True
2. False

True

There are fifteen official languages ​​in India. English is spoken in parliament and in higher education. This means that every Indian who wants to move up must learn to speak English. 

Watching

Answer the questions based on the information you get from the video. 

00:42

Wat maakt Trevor hier duidelijk over de relatie tussen India en Engeland?

03:20

Welk cultuurverschil benadrukt Trevor in de afgelopen minuut?

04:22

Wat valt je op aan de lichaamstaal van Trevor als hij de 'Ïndier' speelt?

05:19

Welk cultuurverschil benoemt Trevor hier nog meer op basis van uiterlijk?

Crossing Borders

The story behind Holi (p.186)

Exercise 3

Study time

Study for tomorrow's test of Unit 4