INDIA INTRODUCTION WEBQUEST

1. Form a group of 4
2. Each group must gather information about India ( webquest A, B, C & D)
3. Take note of what you will find
4. Create a crossword puzzle with the key words/information found during your webquest. Your classmate will have to resolve it.
5. Write a short summary and post it on the blog

A) The British RAJ

Go to the following sites and answer the questions. Keep notes.

1. Look for information about Queen victoria’s reign , the British empire and its colonies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/victoria_queen.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/britain_empire_01.shtml

2. By looking at the map online : answer the following questions with predictions of your own:
a. For which reasons (ressource, location...) European colony wanted to colonize India?
here is some help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company
3. Why was India called Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown”?
4. On “Explore the Topic” drag down there is a link title “The Great Rebellion.” Use these readings to answer the following questions. a. What is the other name of the The Great Rebellion ?
5. What were long term effects of the rebellion?

B) Indian's main building /architecture

Go to the following sites and answer the questions. Keep notes.
I)
1. click here http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/20.html. On explore the topic , learn and explain why did the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decide to build the Taj Mahal?
2. How is called this type of architecture and what is its purpose?
3. Cite and explain 4 architectural elements of the Taj Mahal.

II)
1. Remember when the Munchi kissed the feet of the Empress statue?
Go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Queen_Victoria,_Bangalore and answer the following questions: who proclaimed Queen Victoria an empress of India and when?
2. how many statues of the Empress were built in India, after her death?
3. In which city is situated the Statue of the Empress that you watched in the movie?
4. give as many information as you can about the creation of this statue.
5. Cite and describe 2 things that the Queen is displayed carrying.

C) Language and religion

Go to the following sites and answer the questions. Keep notes.

1. click here : http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/2.html    and under "On explore the topic" find how many languages are spoken in India?
2. Explain what is a mantras
3. search the web to find how to write two words of your choice first in Tamil, the other in Sanskrit
4.India is the birthplace to 4 religions. Which ones?
5. Two main religions were also imported in India,  which ones?
6. Explain the Indian Constitution s attitude toward religion.
7. Scroll down the pages to the Gods section: Which Hindu god fascinates you the most? be prepared to present Him/her to the class