India Geography/Achievements

Which of these could be found in Ancient India?

• Hindu Kush Mountains

• Nile River

• pyramids

• King Hammurabi

Which river is shown in the dark blue line in the image?

• Bay of Bengal

• Indus River

• Indian Ocean

• Arabian Sea

The ___________ borders India on its east coast.

• Arabian Sea
• Indian Ocean
• Bay of Bengal
• Pacific Ocean

What mountain range is circled in this picture?

• Hindu Kush

• Himalayas

• Mt. Everest

What is the name of the writing system of ancient India?

• cuneiform
• hieroglyphics
• sanskrit
• calligraphy

Why did people settle in the Indus River Valley?

• to escape the Aryans

• farming, transportation, trade

• to see beautiful mountains

• the Brahman told them to

What is another name for the Indus River Valley Civilization?

• Himalaya

• Harappan Culture

• Bay of Bengal

• Hindu Kush

What were some of India's achievements?

• Cars with wheels

• Pyramids as graves for the rich

• Houses had baths, toilets, running water, drains and a center courtyard

• Tamed animals

What are some of the farmed goods found in ancient India? (Check all that apply.)

• wheat

• peas

• melons

• bananas

• barley

Has Sanskrit been deciphered, or understood, by historians?

• Yes, we know how to read it.

• Yes, but it is still challenging to understand.

• No, we do not know how to read it or understand it exactly.

• No, we know nothing at all about sanskrit.