Ancient India Review

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What is a subcontinent?

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large, distinct land mass of a continent

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Which mountain range isolates and protects the Indian subcontinent?

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Himalayas

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Which mountain range separates India from Afghanistan? Options: Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Appalachians, Andes

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Hindu Kush

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Which major river supports life in India? Options: Indus, Tigris, Nile, Yangtze

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Indus

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What are monsoons?

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strong seasonal winds that blow at certain times of the year

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Why were monsoons important to the development of the South Asian subcontinent?

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heavy rainfall in summer, providing water for agriculture

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What is a planned city?

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city built with specific layout in mind

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The Harappan civilization emerged in which river valley?

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Indus

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The first emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty was...

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Chandragupta

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Following Chandragupta Maurya's death, his grandson _________ brought the Mauryan empire to its greatest heights.

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Asoka