Geography Basics
India is called a what because it is a large landmass that is part of a continent?
A subcontinent
True or False: Harappan cities were planned in a grid formation.
True
T/F: India is a subcontinent because of population size.
False
The written language of ancient India was called?
Sandskrit
Which two major mountain ranges form a natural barrier in the north of India?
The Himalayas and Hindu Kush
What did Harappan homes have that emptied into underground sewers?
Indoor plumbing / bathrooms
T/F: The Himalayas and Hindu Kush connect India to China.
False
What are the Vedas?
Sacred texts
What two major rivers deposited fertile soil for farming?
The Indus and Ganges Rivers
What system did Harappans use to identify their goods?
tamps and seals
T/F: Silt from rivers made the land fertile.
True
What was the main goal of people who followed Hinduism?
Reaching Moksha
Monsoons bring what type of weather?
Extreme Rain and Extreme Dry
What tools did Harappans use to help with trade and measuring goods?
Stone cubes as weights and measures
T/F: Harappans did not have a sewage system.
False
How are the terms reincarnation and karma connected in Hindu belief?
They decide where you are reborn on the caste system.
What physical feature offered nearly perfect conditions for agriculture in Ancient India?
The Indus River Valley
What natural disaster helped lead to the decline of Harappan civilization?
Earthquakes changing river paths
T/F: After the earthquakes, Harappan civilization grew stronger.
False
What was one feature of Mohenjo-Daro that was different from other settlements built at the same time?
It had a sewer system