Ancient India Review

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Ganges River?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Ancient Indian civilization developed along which river?

• Euphrates River

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

A seasonal wind that influences the climate of South Asia is a ______________.

• hurricane

• typhoon

• monsoon

• tropical storm

India is a very big piece of land, but not as big as a continent. It is called a _______________.

• continent

• country

• subcontinent

• city-state

Which TWO geographic features create the borders of India?

• Arctic Ocean

• Himalayan Mountains

• Indian Ocean

• Zagros Mountains

What was one unique element of Harappan civilization?

• large arenas were used for entertainment

• libraries were built in every town

• roads were built into a grid system

• aqueducts irrigated farms

Based on this photo, which statement about ancient Harappan civilization is true?

• it developed temporary shelters

• it used bricks to build permanent shelters

• it created buildings made from mud and grass

• it depended on regional trade to gain resources

Why is the Harappan civilization significant to Indian history?

• it allowed Buddhism to spread outside of India

• it prevented international trade to India

• it was the first permanent agricultural civilization in India

• it was the first monotheistic civilization in India

How did advances techniques in masonry and brickmaking impact Harappan civilization?

• It allowed the construction of large pyramids

• it allowed new construction techniques such as the arch

• it allowed the creation of a complex sewer system

• it allowed economic growth without trading with other countries

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world. What two cities were at the center?

• Mohenjo-Daro and Ur

• Indus and Brahma

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Ganges and Indus