Test – Ancient India

What climate feature allowed Indian farmers to harvest crops twice yearly?

• Monsoons

• Warm temperatures

• Cool winters

• Strong winds

What geographical feature forms at the mouth of the Indus River?

• Canyon

• Waterfall

• Delta

• Lake

Which mountain range forms a natural barrier that separates India from the rest of Asia?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rockies and Appalachians

• Atlas and Urals

Which crops were commonly grown by Indus Valley farmers?

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

• Rice, barley, and wheat

• Bananas, coconuts, and sugarcane

• Olives, grapes, and figs

Which major river system is located on India's eastern coast?

• Brahmaputra River

• Ganges River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

What seasonal weather pattern affected the Indus Valley civilization?

• Typhoons

• Hurricanes

• Monsoons

• Tornadoes

In the Hindu religion, the only way a person can change their place in the caste system is through ________________, because they will live many lives.

• reincarnation

• meditation

• pilgrimage

• charity

The __________________ is a way of organizing people into different levels in Indian society.

• caste system

• feudal system

• class hierarchy

• tribal system

When ancient Indian boys were young, they studied with a ________________ until they were old enough to attend school in the city.

• ________________

• guru

• teacher

• mentor

21. Historians believe that the Aryan people’s language was part of a ________________ ________________ known as Indo-European.

(a)