6.1 Geography of India

Multiple Choice

Which natural features provided protection to ancient India from invaders?

• Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains

• Sahara Desert and Nile River

• Andes Mountains and Amazon River

• Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

Multiple Select

What were two major benefits provided by the Indus and Ganges rivers to ancient Indian civilization?

• Water for drinking and farming

• Gold mining opportunities

• Rich soil from mountain sediments

• Created fertile plains for farming

Multiple Select

What environmental factors contributed to the decline of ancient Indian civilization around 1900 BCE?

• Deforestation

• Soil degradation

• Frequent flooding

• Volcanic eruptions