Quiz: Hinduism facts and trivia

1. Bharat
   The official Sanskrit name of Republic of India.


2. Hindustan and Hind
   These words are usually reserved for the northern part of India, but have also used for the whole subcontinent (including current day Pakistan and Bangladesh).


3. Tenjiku
   Japanese name for India. It signifies it's place as the origin of Buddhism.


4. Jambudvipa
   Old name used in ancient scriptures for one of the seven continents.

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