Chapter 6: Ancient India

The development of great civilizations in ancient India was primarily due to:

• The fertile land and river systems

• The influence of neighboring empires

• The discovery of metalworking

• The invention of writing systems

What is a subcontinent?

• large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• a small island nation

• a large oceanic body

• a type of government

Where are the Himalaya Mountains located?

• In the south

• In the north

• In the east

• In the west

What is the highest mountain range in the world?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Alps

Where is the Thar Desert located?

• In the east

• In the west

• In the north

• In the south

What do the Indus River and Ganges River create?

• fertile land for farming

• deserts

• mountain ranges

• oceans

What are monsoons?

• seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

• a type of ocean current

• a type of desert storm

• a type of earthquake

What was India's first civilization?

• Harappan Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Chinese Civilization

The Harappan Civilization was made up of many different settlements in which part of India?

• Northeastern

• Northwestern

• Southeastern

• Southwestern

Name the largest cities of the Harappan Civilization.

• Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, and Kalibangan.

• Lothal, Dholavira, and Surkotada.

• Rakhigarhi, Banawali, and Chanhudaro.

• Kot Diji, Amri, and Sutkagen Dor.