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Ancient India Geography Level 2

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which geographic occurrence led to the creation of the Himalayan mountains?

a)

the eruption of volcanoes

b)

mud flows from monsoons

c)

erosion caused by strong winds

d)

The movement of continental tectonic plates

2.

What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?

a)

They provided water that made the monsoons stronger

b)

They created canyons that protected the Indian subcontinent

c)

They added important nutrients to the soil that improved farming

d)

They provided transportation routes that connected distant peoples

3.

Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations

a)

The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of population in early Indian civilization.

b)

The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India's major rivers.

c)

The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate.

d)

The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult

4.

Which geographic feature separates India from the rest of Asia?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Indus River

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

The Black Sea

5.

What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?

a)

its strong military

b)

its surplus production of grain

c)

its mining of precious gems

d)

its trade with other early civilizations

6.

Which statement best describes how the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were similar?

a)

Both grew rich and powerful through trade in precious gems

b)

Both relied almost entirely on farming to support their large populations

c)

Both constructed elaborate systems of canals to control seasonal flooding

d)

Both had central governments that played an important role in protecting the food supply.