Civilizations and Geography Quiz

Where was the world's oldest civilization located?

• Nile River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Amazon River Valley

• Mississippi River Valley

Which mountain range is located to the northwest of the Indus River in the image?

• Andes Mountains

• Hindu Kush

• Appalachian Mountains

• Ural Mountains

In which direction does the Indus River flow towards the Indian Ocean in the image?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What is the term for the large sections of the Earth's crust that move slowly over the mantle?

• Tectonic plates

• Oceanic ridges

• Continental shelves

• Seismic zones

Which of the following is NOT a theory related to Earth's surface changes?

• Plate Tectonics

• Continental Drift

• Oceanic Spread

• Lunar Tides

What is the name of the plateau formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates?

• Deccan Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

• Altiplano

Which river is NOT one of the three main rivers of South Asia?

• Indus

• Nile

• Ganges

• Brahmaputra

What is the name of the coast located in the southwestern part of India?

• Gold Coast

• Ivory Coast

• Malabar Coast

• Sunshine Coast

Which country is located to the west of Pakistan?

• India

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• China

What is the primary characteristic of the monsoon season?

• Dry weather

• Snowfall

• Rainy weather

• Windy weather