Social Studies Unit 3

What are monsoons?

• A type of tropical storm

• A seasonal wind pattern

• Strong winds that bring heavy rain

• A period of humidity

What is the Ganges River?

• River in Pakistan

• River that flows through Southwest India

• River that is very important in Hinduism in Northern India

• River that is in the Himalayas

Why are monsoons important?

• They destroy forests

• They flood houses

• They leave minerals in the soil

• They bring relief from the heat

How is the Ganges River being polluted?

• Industrial waste

• Human sewage

• Animal waste

• Agricultural runoff

Who were the Harappans?

• A group of people who invented farming

• A civilization in Pakistan that invented many things

• The earliest Indian civilization

• Ancient people who built cities

What happened to the Harappans?

• They were invaded by Aryans

• They were all killed by Ancient Romans

• Natural disasters made them leave their land

• Climate change and changes in the environment made them leave their homes

What is the caste system?

• A social hierarchy that divided Indians into unfair groups

• A system of taxation in Ancient India

• A social hierarchy in Ancient Pakistan

• A religious system in Ancient India

What did Brahmins do in the caste system?

• They were rulers

• They were servants

• They were merchants

• They were religious leaders

What did Kshatriyas do in the caste system?

• They were merchants

• They were religious leaders

• They were servants

• They were rulers and warriors

What did Vaishyas do in the caste system?

• They were butchers

• They were merchants and farmers

• They were rulers and warriors

• They were servants