Main religions in India

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India

Learning objective

I am learning where India is in the world and what the main religions of India are.

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to recognise where India is on a world map

I will be able to name the main religions in India

Which country are we learning about this term?

Spain

China

India

Japan

USA

On which of the seven continents is India found on?
(Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antartica or Australia)

India

India is a country located in the continent of Asia.

India is divided into many modern states, many with their own language, customs and religions.

India

India is a country with a varied geography; from mountains, mighty rivers, flatlands, coast and swamp. 

The animals and people of India are also varied. Centuries of trade, invasion and epic historical events have led to many different cultures and religions among its people. 

India is on the continent of...

Africa

Europe

Antarctic

North America

Asia

Flag of India

The flag of India consists of a horizontal triband of India saffron, white, and India green; charged with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes in the centre. 

This is the flag of...

UK

South Africa

Japan

India

Spain

Which of the main 6 world religions do you think are most common in India?

Sikhism

Hinduism

Christianity

Buddhism

Judaism

Islam

Main religions

The most practiced religions in India are Hinduism (79.8%), 

Islam (14.2%) 

Christianity (2.3%). 

Symbol of Hinduism

The most important symbol in Hinduism is the Om, or Aum, which is a sacred sound and syllable that represents Brahman, or god. 

The Om is made up of three Sanskrit letters, A, U, and M, and is said to be the sound of creation.

On which continent is India found in?

1. Africa
2. Asia
3. Australia
4. Europe

Which of the following is the flag of India?

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Which is the most common religion practiced in India?

1. Hinduism
2. Sikhism
3. Christianity
4. Buddhism

Which of the following is the symbol of Hinduism?

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4. 

Linked with India

Not linked with India

Activities

1. Locate India on the map of the World, colour it and label INDIA.

2. Colour in the symbol of the main religion in India - The Om (Aum)

3. Stick in your TAL books

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to recognise where India is on a world map

I will be able to name the main religions in India

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