SOUTH ASIA ORIGINS REVIEW 1

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What is the "subcontinent"?

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India

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Which of the following is NOT true about the subcontinent?
India used to be a separate continent,
India is a very large land mass,
Transportation between India and China is easy,
The Himalayas were created by the collision of plates

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Transportation between India and China is easy

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What is true about the monsoons? They are ocean currents, They are winds that change direction, They were the first people to live in India

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They are winds that change direction

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Why does wind blow away from India in the winter?

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Cold air falls over Asia

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When does India get most of its rain?

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in the summer

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The name of the oldest civilization in South Asia is the _________________ civilization.

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Harappan

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What does "Mohenjo-Daro" mean?

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Hill of the Dead

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What is most impressive about the Harappan civilization? Options: their use of water, their impressive tombs, their colorful artwork, their large empire

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their use of water

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What did the people of the Harappan civilization call their land?

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we have no idea

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When is the best time of year to sail toward India from East Africa? Options: spring, summer, fall, winter

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summer