Geography of Ancient India

India is the ____ largest country in the world.

• 5th

• 9th

• 7th

• 1st

Which mountain range is the highest in the world?

• The Himalayas.

• The Andes.

• The Rockies.

• The Alps.

Which desert is located south of the Indus River?

• Thar Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

The Ganges River is significant in India because it is considered:

• a sacred river in Hinduism

• a major source of water for agriculture

• a popular tourist destination

• a natural border between states

What percentage of India's population is vegan?

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What was the Indus Valley Civilization named after?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

Crops grown in the Indus Valley Civilization included:

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and maize

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Cotton and sugarcane

When did the Indo-Aryan people arrive in India?

• 2000 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 2500 BCE

• 1000 BCE

In 324 BCE, what significant event occurred to the empire?

• The empire expanded to its largest size.

• The empire was divided into smaller regions.

• The empire faced a major rebellion.

• The empire was conquered by a foreign power.

The Thar Desert forms a natural boundary between which two regions?

• India and Pakistan

• India and China

• India and Nepal

• India and Bangladesh