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WorksheetsAncient India Geography Level 2
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which geographic occurrence led to the creation of the Himalayan mountains?
the eruption of volcanoes
mud flows from monsoons
erosion caused by strong winds
The movement of continental tectonic plates
What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?
They provided water that made the monsoons stronger
They created canyons that protected the Indian subcontinent
They added important nutrients to the soil that improved farming
They provided transportation routes that connected distant peoples
Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations
The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of population in early Indian civilization.
The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India's major rivers.
The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate.
The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult
Which geographic feature separates India from the rest of Asia?
The Himalayas
The Indus River
The Pacific Ocean
The Black Sea
What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?
its strong military
its surplus production of grain
its mining of precious gems
its trade with other early civilizations
Which statement best describes how the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were similar?
Both grew rich and powerful through trade in precious gems
Both relied almost entirely on farming to support their large populations
Both constructed elaborate systems of canals to control seasonal flooding
Both had central governments that played an important role in protecting the food supply.
