Ancient Indian Civilizations Test Review

What is a monsoon? Directions: Circle the correct answer.

• A) A type of tree

• B) A seasonal wind that brings heavy rain

What are the Himalaya Mountains? Directions: Circle the correct answer.

• A) A desert

• B) The highest mountain range in the world

Where did early civilizations develop in ancient India? Directions: Circle the correct answer.

• A) Indus River

• B) Amazon River

What does urban planning mean? Directions: Circle the correct answer.

• A) Making cities beautiful

• B) The design of cities to make them organized and livable

What is Buddhism? Directions: Circle the correct answer.

• A) A type of food

• B) A religion that teaches how to end suffering

What is Hinduism?

• A major religion from India

• A dance style

What was the Gupta Empire known for?

• Advances in math and medicine

• Building ships

What is a caste?

• A type of food

• A social class system in India

What is the Harappan Civilization known for?

• Making pottery

• Building some of the first planned cities

What do irrigation systems do?

• Help plants grow by supplying water

• Make rain