Ancient India Geography Level 2

Which geographic occurrence led to the creation of the Himalayan mountains?

• the eruption of volcanoes

• mud flows from monsoons

• erosion caused by strong winds

• The movement of continental tectonic plates

What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?

• They provided water that made the monsoons stronger

• They created canyons that protected the Indian subcontinent

• They added important nutrients to the soil that improved farming

• They provided transportation routes that connected distant peoples

Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations

• 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

Which geographic feature separates India from the rest of Asia?

• The Himalayas

• The Indus River

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Black Sea

What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?

• its strong military

• its surplus production of grain

• its mining of precious gems

• its trade with other early civilizations

Which statement best describes how the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were similar?

• Both grew rich and powerful through trade in precious gems

• Both relied almost entirely on farming to support their large populations

• Both constructed elaborate systems of canals to control seasonal flooding

• Both had central governments that played an important role in protecting the food supply.