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East Indian Ancestors Word Search

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This 14-word word search explores the history and culture of East Indians in the Caribbean, particularly in Trinidad and Tobago. Hidden words include indentured, Calcutta, pholourie, Divali, and shalwar, covering migration, labor history, food, and religious traditions. Use it in a Caribbean history or social-studies unit, during Heritage Month, or as a template for other diaspora-focused puzzles.

Subject:: Social Studies
Topic:: History
Grade Level:: 7th – 9th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

DOUBLES
KURMA
EASTINDIAN
INDENTURED
TEMPLE
MOSQUE
CALCUTTA
BARRACKPORE
PHOLOURIE
TASSADRUM
SHALWAR
CHUTNEY
DIVALI
EIDULFITR

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