[YEAR 8] Revision Quiz 2

Which of the following physical features has high concentrations of people and farms?

• Number 1

• Number 2

• Number 3

• Number 4

Which of the following physical features divides India into northern and southern regions?

• Number 2

• Number 3

• Number 4

• Number 5

What physical feature is found on the coastlines of the Indian peninsula?

• Number 1

• Number 3

• Number 4

• Number 5

Which option best describes physical feature 4?

• The subcontinent's major rivers are found here

• The earliest civilizations in the subcontinent have developed here

• The rich natural resources of the region were used as building materials

• The major river found here is the Indus and Ganges rivers

Which of the following options are NOT true about the effects of monsoons?

• Monsoons bring rain to the subcontinent

• Monsoons are cyclone patterns that cause devastating storms

• Monsoons bring cool and dry air during the winter months

Which type of monsoon winds brings moisture from the sea?

• Summer Monsoons

• Winter Monsoons

The Harappan Civilization is believed to have built their cities around__________ BCE.

• 7000-4700 BCE

• 2600-1700 BCE

• 1700-1400 BCE

What was found in Mesopotamia which proved that Harappans traded with the Sumerians?

• Harappan Seals

• Toys and other miniature figurines

• Bronze weapons made by the Harappans

• Their uniform bricks were used as construction materials

Which of the following options are important aspects of Harappan life? (Hint: there are more than 1 answer)

• Water

• Standardization

• City planning

• Organized religion

What is believed to be the reason why Harappan civilization declined?

• They were invaded by the Aryan tribes

• They left the cities because of a drought

• The Harappans discovered that their cities will perish through an omen

• The people were persuaded to leave their homes by a more powerful civilization