Discovering India: Culture, Music, Food, Religions, and History

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Discovering India: Culture, Music, Food, Religions, and History

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the major aspects of Indian culture, including music, food, religions, and history.

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What do you already know about India?

Where is India?

India is located in South Asia and is the seventh-largest country in the world by area.

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Indian Culture

India is a country with diverse cultures and traditions. The country has a rich heritage of music, dance, art, and literature.

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Indian Food

Indian cuisine is popular all over the world. The most famous Indian dishes are curry, biryani, and tandoori chicken.

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Religions in India

India is a country with diverse religions. The major religions in India are Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. Other religions/beliefs : Jainism, Judaism, atheism, Ahmadiyya

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Hinduism

Hinduism is the main religion in India. The religion has a rich history and culture. The major gods in Hinduism are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

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Islam

Islam is the second-largest religion in India. The religion has a rich history and culture. The major festivals in Islam are Eid and Ramadan.

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Christianity

Christianity is a minority religion in India. The religion has a rich history and culture. The major festivals in Christianity are Christmas and Easter.

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Sikhism

Sikhism is a minority religion in India. The religion has a rich history and culture. The major festival in Sikhism is Baisakhi.

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Indian History

India has a rich history that goes back to the Indus Valley Civilization. The country has been ruled by many dynasties and empires, including the Maurya, Gupta, and Mughal empires.

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The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a famous monument in India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a famous monument in Delhi, India. The monument was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi.

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Red Fort

The Red Fort is a famous monument in Delhi, India. The fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

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Gateway of India

The Gateway of India is a famous monument in Mumbai, India. The monument was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai.

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Famous Personalities

India is home to many famous personalities, including Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Mother Teresa.

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Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, India is a country with diverse cultures, religions, and traditions. The country has a rich heritage of music, food, art, and literature. We hope you enjoyed learning about India today!

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.