India

India is located in which part of Asia?

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Central Asia

• Southeast Asia

Which mountain range is located in the northeast of the Indian subcontinent?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains

• Alps Mountains

What is to the south of the Indian subcontinent?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Arctic Ocean

Which desert is found in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Thar Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What purpose do the natural barriers around the Indian subcontinent serve?

• They separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.

• They provide the largest trade routes in Asia.

• They are the source of the major rivers in India.

• They are primarily tourist attractions.

What is a monsoon?

• A type of storm that only occurs in India

• A wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons

• A seasonal festival celebrated in India

• A mountain range in Asia

Which sea's monsoon winds bring heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent during the summer?

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Arabian Sea

• The Black Sea

What is the impact of monsoon rains on agriculture in India?

• They have no significant impact on agriculture

• They are an important water source for agriculture

• They make agriculture impossible during the summer

• They lead to a decrease in agricultural productivity

Which two major civilizations were present during ancient India?

• The Maurya and Gupta Civilizations

• The Indus Valley and Indo-Aryan Civilizations

• The Vedic and Mughal Civilizations

• The Chola and Pallava Civilizations

Where did the Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappans, primarily settle?

• Along the Nile River in Egypt

• Along the Yellow River in China

• Along the Indus River in the modern-day country of Pakistan

• Along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Mesopotamia