Indus Valley
Geography
Geography Pt. 2
National Symbols/People of India
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Where is Indus Valley located?

Along the banks of Indus River

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What continent is India located on?

Asia.

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Name the Capital of India.

New Delhi.

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What is the National Flower of India?

Lotus flower.

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Did Indus Valley have a religion?

No.

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How are buildings organized in Indus Valley Civilization?
In a grid-like pattern.
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What is the Northernmost mountain range in India?

The Himalayas.

200
Name 3 oceans surrounding India.

Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal

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What are the 3 main colors on the flag of India?

Orange, White, Green

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Name two major cities in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Mohenjo-daro and Harappa  

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What were their toys made out of?

wood or clay

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What are the Eastern and Western Mountain ranges called?

Eastern and Western Ghats.

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What two states share the bottom of India?

Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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What is another name for India?

Bharat or Hindustan.

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Name the 6 religions in India formed after the Indus Valley Civilization.

Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism.

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What are 3 theories on how Indus Valley Civilization ended?

  • Earthquake

  • Floods

  •  Aryan invasion 

400
Name 5 states and 1 union territory 

possible union territories: 

  • Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Name 4 countries neighboring India.

possible answers: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal

400

What is the National Anthem of India and who wrote it?

Jana Gana Mana by Rabindranath Tagore.



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How many states and union territories does India have?

India has 29 states and 7 union territories.

500

How do we know of/learn about Indus Valley Civilization?

Archeology

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Name the 6 major Rivers in India.

  • Ganga or Ganges, The Brahmaputra, The Yamuna (and Gomti), Cauvery or Kaveri River, Godavari,  Narmada
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Name 4 of the Mountain Ranges in India

possible answers: The Himalaya range, The Vindhya Range, The Satpura Range, The Aravalli Range, The Western Ghats or Sahyadri Range, The Eastern Ghats

500

What is the symbol in the middle of the India flag called, what does the 24 spokes represent?

name: chakra, represent: 24 spokes for 24 virtues taught by Ashoka

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How many lions are on the National Emblem of India and name 1 out of the 4 things they symbolize?

4 - they symbolize: power, courage, pride, and confidence

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