Ancient India Geography

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Which mountains form a border between India and China?

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Himalayas

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The Ganges River is located directly __________ of the Himalayas

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south

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What weather event greatly impacts India? Options: forest fires, monsoons, typhoons, tropical storms

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monsoons

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India is a sub continent of _____________

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Asia

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A sea located on the west side of India connecting India with Mesopotamia and Egypt

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Arabian Sea

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What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?

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They added important nutrients to the soil that improved farming.

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Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations? Options: The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of population in early Indian civilization. The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India's major rivers. The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate. The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult.

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The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India's major rivers.

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What are monsoons?

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Strong wind storms that change directions based on the season

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What feeds northern India's major rivers?

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The glaciers in the mountains

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Which famous mountain is a part of the Himalayas?

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Everest