Ancient India Unit Test Review

On which continent is the country of India located?

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

• Antarctica

Why is India considered a subcontinent?

• It is low-lying and hilly.

• It is elevated and flat.

• It has land that is part of both Asia and Africa.

• It is a huge landmass that is somewhat separated from the rest of the continent.

Which physical characteristic(s) make India a subcontinent? Select all that apply.

• Himalayas

• Hindu Kush

• Deccan Plateau

• Indus River

Which major river(s) begin in the Himalayas? Select all that apply.

• Brahmaputra River

• Indus River

• Ganges River

Where was the most fertile farmland in ancient India?

• On the Deccan Plateau

• Along the river plains

• In the Eastern and Western Ghats

• In the Himalayas

Which large bodies of water make India a peninsula? Select all that apply.

• Arabian Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Bay of Bengal

What natural weather event affects India every summer?

• monsoons

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

How did the size and location of the Himalayas benefit ancient India?

• Earthquakes and landslides are common in the Himalayas.

• The Himalayas once had hardwood forests that could be used for timber.

• The Himalayas provided protection from invaders.

• The Himalayas contained an important trade route called the Khyber Pass.

Where did the very first human settlements develop in ancient India?

• Along the Ganges River

• Along the Indus River

• Along the Brahmaputra River

• On the Deccan Plateau

The two biggests settlements part of the _______________ Civilization were Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

• Indus Valley

• Gupta

• Hindu

• Maurya