Geography and History of India

What does the study of geography include?

• Only the history of ancient civilizations.

• The physical environment and how it affects economy and culture.

• Only the types of animals found in a region.

• How to draw maps.

What is India's rank in the world by size?

• First largest

• Third largest

• Seventh largest

• Tenth largest

Where are the Himalayas located in India?

• In the south

• In the east

• In the west

• In the north

Where does the Indus River begin?

• The Thar Desert

• The Deccan Plateau

• The snow-covered Himalayan Mountains

• The Arabian Sea

How large is the Thar Desert?

• 2,000 square miles

• 77,000 square miles

• 1,269,219 square miles

• 1,997 square miles

Which part of India does the Deccan Plateau cover?

• North India

• South Central India

• East India

• West India

Which river is considered the "heartbeat of India" and one of the most important rivers on the planet?

• Indus River

• Brahmaputra River

• Ganges River

• Yamuna River

What crops did farmers in the Indus Valley Civilization grow?

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

• Rice, tea, and coffee

• Wheat, barley, peas, and lentils

• Sugarcane, cotton, and spices

How did the Indus Valley Civilization protect their settlements from seasonal floods?

• They built floating houses.

• They moved to higher ground during monsoon season.

• They built settlements on giant platforms and elevated grounds with massive brick walls.

• They dug canals to redirect floodwaters.

Around what year did the Indo-Aryan people arrive in India by migrating through a pass in the Hindu Kush Mountains?

• 324 BCE

• 400 BCE

• 1900 BCE

• 2000 BCE