Ancient India Geography Review

Which indian empire controlled the most territory?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• India Civilization

A large landmass that is set apart from a larger continent by land or water is known as what?

• A continent

• A subcontinent

• A state

• A kingdom

What two mountain ranges separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• Mt. Everest and Mt. Kangchenjuna

• The Himalayas and Mt. Everest

• The Hindu Kush and Mt. Everest

• The Himalayas and The Hindu Kush

Where is India located?

• South Asia

• North Asia

What ocean surrounds India?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many seasons does South Asia have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When is monsoon season in South Asia?

• September through November

• November to February

• March through June

• June through September

What is a monsoon?

• Strong winds blowing from a colder area to a hotter area, that brings heavy rain causing areas to flood.

• A dry period where it does not rain and is very hot

• Strong winds that typically bring heavy snow.

• A very wet and rainy period.

What are India's three main rivers?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Brahmaputra River

The first civilization in India developed around the Indus Valley.

• True

• False