Ancient India- Map & Reading notes recap

Front

this major river starts in the Himalayas and flows out into the Arabian Sea

Back

Indus

Front

this major river starts in the Himalayas and flows out into the Bay of Bengal

Back

Ganges

Front

body of water WEST of the Indian subcontinent

Back

Arabian Sea

Front

body of water EAST of the Indian subcontinent

Back

Bay of Bengal

Front

this mountain range runs across the top of India and provides elevation for many rivers to run from

Back

Himalayas

Front

The Harappans settled on the Indus River...which was NOT one of the reasons why? Options: Farming and irrigation, Fishing and other resources, Travel and trade, Military advantage

Back

Military advantage

Front

Based on its location, which city would be more likely to have a sea trading route using the Arabian Sea? Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Not enough info to tell

Back

Mohenjo-Daro

Front

Based on its location, which city is safer from an outside invasion launched at the mouth of the Indus Valley? Options: Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Not enough info to tell

Back

Harappa

Front

Both __________ & __________ originated in India.

Back

Hinduism & Buddhism

Front

Which of the following were NOT mentioned as an archaeological site of an ancient Harappan city? Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Babylonia

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Babylonia