Ancient India Review

What is the location of the Indian Subcontinent?

• South America

• South Asia

• North Africa

• East Europe

The Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountain ranges separate the subcontinent from ______.

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What is a subcontinent?

• A small island

• A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent

• A type of river

• A seasonal wind

Which ocean is the world's third largest?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

The Ganges River empties into the ____.

• A) Arabian Sea

• B) Bay of Bengal

• C) Indian Ocean

• D) Red Sea

Which of the following is a mountain range in India?

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalayas

• Arabian Sea

• Bay of Bengal

The _______ is a river in India.

• A) Arabian Sea

• B) Indus River

• C) Deccan Plateau

• D) Western Ghats

How were the Himalayas created?

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Collision of the Indian subcontinent with Tibet

• Earthquake

The summer monsoon starts in ______.

• May

• June

• July

• August

How was the discovery of the monsoon winds an 'event of global significance'?

• It allowed traders to reach India faster.

• It made travel more dangerous.

• It had no impact on trade.

• It was only important for local trade.