Ancient India

Strong seasonal winds that cause a “wet” and “dry” season in India.

• Dharma

• Monsoon

• Buddhism

• Varna

India’s first civilization, located along the Indus River.

• Harappa

• Caste System

• Subcontinent

• Karma

India is a __________.

• Island

• Region
• Nation
• Subcontinent

The two main rivers in India are the ________ and the _______.

• Nile and the Ganges
• Ganges and the Indus
• Nile and the Indus
• There are no major rivers in India

The Harappan civilization was based on trade and agriculture.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Himalayas (mountains) acted as a barrier to outsiders while the Hindu Kush Mountains acted as a gateway for foreigners trying to get into India.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which body of water is to the East of India?

• Indus river

• Bay of Bengal

• Ganges river

• Indian Ocean

Which mountain range helped to protect India from invaders?

• Himalayas

• Hindu Kush

The Harappan valued privacy and cleanliness

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Harappan Civilization were familiar with the wheel and made terra-cotta figures such as...

• Animals figures

• Humans figures

• Goddess figures

• ALL OF THEM.