India Quiz (Geography-Caste System)

______ is the written language developed by the Aryans.

• hieroglyphics

• sanskrit

• cuneiform

• Chinese

The ______ are the mountains that separate India from the rest of Asia.

• Ganges

• Harappans

• Citadels

• Himalayas

India is a _____ because it is separated from the rest of Asia by a mountain range.

• subcontinent

• citadel

• plateau

• caste

Many of India's early civilizations began around the _____ River.

• Ganges

• Nile

• Indus

• Tigris

The second major river in India is the_________. This is where the Aryans eventually moved to over time.

• Ganges

• Nile

• Indus

• Tigris

After Harappan civilization disappeared the _____ migrated from northern Asia to India and brought many changes to the area.

• Himalayans

• Egyptians

• Harappans

• Aryans

A _____ is a social group that a person is born into that dictates every aspect of a person's life.

• caste

• raja

• guru

• citadel

_____ and _____ were ancient Harappan cities that because of their advancements, were believed to have a strong central government.

• Thebes

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Harappa

• Memphis

______ are strong winds that are important part of Indian climate.

• earthquakes

• blizzards

• hurricanes

• monsoons

All of the following were features of Harrapan and Mohenjo Darro EXCEPT ______.

• Grid style city planning.

• Effective indoor plumbing.

• Large tombs filled with treasure and well preserved bodies.

• Well planned public bath houses.