Geography of India HW

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• A small island

• A large ocean

• A mountain range

What is Sanskrit?

• A type of dance

• The most important language of ancient India

• A kind of music

• A type of clothing

Which of the following is smaller than a continent but larger than a country?

• Ocean

• Subcontinent

• Island

• River

What causes wet and dry seasons in certain regions?

• Earthquakes

• Monsoons

• Volcanoes

• Tides

Which ancient city was well planned and located in the Indus River Valley?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Varanasi

• Jaipur

On which page can you find information about the Indus River?

• Page 124

• Page 125

• Page 127

• Page 128

Which two countries border Mt. Everest?

• India and China

• Nepal and Bhutan

• Tibet and Nepal

• Pakistan and India

Who were the Aryans?

• Farmers in ancient Egypt

• Skilled warriors that invaded and claimed territory in ancient India

• Traders in ancient Mesopotamia

• Philosophers in ancient Greece

In which modern-day country is the Indus River located?

• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Nepal

Which two cities were very well planned and similar, despite being 300 miles apart?

• Athens and Sparta

• Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

• Rome and Carthage

• Babylon and Nineveh