Traditional games of South Asia

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/traditional-games-of-south-asia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are some traditional games played in South Asia?Games like Kabaddi and Kho Kho are popular. They are played in many countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
2. Why are these games important for kids?They help kids stay healthy, build teamwork, and learn problem‑solving.

Indigenous Sports: Sports that originate from a particular place or country, rather than being introduced from elsewhere.
Cultural Transmission: The process by which cultural elements, such as traditions, beliefs, and knowledge, are passed from one generation to the next.
Holistic Development: Development that considers the whole person, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects.
Sedentary Lifestyles: Ways of living that involve a lot of sitting or lying down, with very little physical activity.