Geography and Civilization of India

What is the significance of the Aryan invasions?

• They built the Great Wall of China

• They changed the region's civilization

• They discovered America

• They invented the wheel

What is the role of sacred texts in the nomadic herders' society?

• They are used for trading

• They hold the people's history

• They are used for cooking

• They are used for building houses

What is the significance of the Indus River in Indian civilization?

• It was a barrier to trade

• It supported the development of early civilizations

• It was used for waste disposal

• It was a source of gold

What are monsoons?

• Earthquakes

• Seasonal wind patterns

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

What is located to the west of the Himalayas?

• A vast desert

• A large forest

• A mountain range

• A river delta

What happens in India during the winter due to monsoon winds?

• Moisture is forced out, creating dry winters

• Heavy snowfall occurs

• Floods are common

• Temperatures rise significantly

What did Harappan merchants use to measure goods?

• A standard set of weights

• A digital scale

• A measuring tape

• A ruler

What was the Harappan civilization named after?

• A famous king

• A modern city in India

• The modern city of Harappa in Pakistan

• A river

What type of roofs did the houses in Mohenjo Daro have?

• Sloped roofs

• Flat roofs

• Thatched roofs

• Dome-shaped roofs

Which of the following is NOT a recent source of Harappan civilization ruins?

• Kalibangan

• Dholavira

• Lothal

• Mohenjo Daro