Early Civilizations - The Geography of India

Geography influences the way people live by affecting their:

• culture and traditions

• diet and agriculture

• housing and architecture

• all of the above

A subcontinent is a large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as India, that is separated by geographical or political boundaries.

• A small island

• A large, distinguishable part of a continent

• A type of ocean

• A mountain range

Which mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia?

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Rockies

• Alps

The three great rivers that flow through the plains of India are:

• Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra

• Indus, Ganga, and Yamuna

• Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri

• Narmada, Tapti, and Mahanadi

What is the highest peak in the Himalaya?

• Mount Everest

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

Define the term 'Sanskrit'.

• Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that is the classical language of India and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

• Sanskrit is a modern programming language used in software development.

• Sanskrit is a type of ancient Indian cuisine known for its spices.

• Sanskrit is a traditional Indian dance form.

Which two rivers are found in northern India?

• Ganges and Yamuna

• Nile and Amazon

• Thames and Seine

• Danube and Rhine

What might happen to India's farmers if the summer monsoons did not occur?

• They would experience a bumper harvest.

• They would face drought and crop failure.

• They would have no change in their farming activities.

• They would switch to industrial work.

Fill in the blank: A large landmass that is smaller than a continent is called a ________.

• subcontinent

• island

• peninsula

• archipelago

Fill in the blank: A broad flat area of high land is known as a ________.

• plateau

• valley

• plain

• hill