Geography of India

What land feature on the map helps identify India as a subcontinent?

• Indus

• Chinese

• Himalayas

• Appalachian

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Using the provided map determine which continent India is located on.

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

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The people of ancient India settled along THIS river.

• Indian

• Nile

• Euphrates

• Indus

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How is India an example of a subcontinent?

• It looks like Florida, a peninsula that sticks out of Asia into the Indian Ocean.

• The Himalyan Mountains, Hindu-Kush Mountains, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal isolate India from the rest of Asia.

• India is in Southern Asia along the great Silk Road and is located in the best place for trade.

• India is not isolated from the rest of Asia. China and Middle Eastern Civilizations can enter India rather easily.

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Analyze (examine) the map, determine which season's monsoon brings rain to India?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• That information is not on the map.

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What are the elements of India's wet monsoon season?

• strong winds and heavy rain

• strong winds that break water pipes and flood streets

• strong winds that bring high temperatures

• strong winds that bring snow

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What are the elements of India's winter monsoons?

• strong winds and heavy rain

• strong winds and cool air from Asia (Himalayan Mountains)

• strong winds that bring high temperatures

• strong winds that bring snow

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Using the map, retell in your own words, the number of seasons in India.

• 1 season because it is centered around the Equator

• 4 seasons like the United States

• 3 seasons in which only one season provides rain for the entire year

• 2 seasons-a dry season and a rainy season

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The first Stepwells of India appeared around 200 to 400 C.E. (Common Era). Determine why Stepwells were created and why Stepwells have many stairs.

• To provide access to water sources and to reach the water at different levels as the water level changed.
• To serve as a form of punishment for those who disobeyed the rulers
• To create a challenging workout for the local community
• To provide access to underground tunnels and secret chambers

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What is the primary purpose of stepwells in India?

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To provide a source of water, particularly in dry seasons

• To serve as a place for religious ceremonies

• To provide a place for community gatherings

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