Early Indian Civilization

The summer monsoon brings heavy rainfall to India between ____ and October

• May

• April

• July

• November

____________ bring a great deal of rainfall and destruction to India.

• Summer Monsoons
• Winter Monsoons 

The winter monsoon is ___________ than the summer monsoon.

• wetter
• drier
• more dangerous
• deadlier 

What is a monsoon?

• periods of large rainfall

• seasonal wind patterns

• times of extreme heat

• extreme storms of heavy rain and lightening

The Harappan civilization developed in which river valley?

• the Nile River

• the Indus River

• the Tigris River

• the Ganges River

Which river contributed to the excellent agriculture of early Indian Civilizations?

• Nile River

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• Indus River

• Huang Ho River

Which number on the map represents the location of the Indus River in India?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which choice describes a benefit of Summer Monsoons in India?

• Provides water for agriculture

• Severe flooding of cities

• Causes landslides

• Makes transportation difficult

Which choice describes a disadvantage of Summer Monsoons in India?

• Provides water for agriculture

• Causes severe flooding of cities

• Supplies water for drinking

• Supplies water for bathing

Match the "content" vocabulary word with its definition

• travel for food/homes

• nomadic

• large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• subcontinent

• seasonal wind, especially in Southern Asia

• Raja

• an Indian prince

• monsoon