6th SS Module 5 Lesson 1

Question 1

What is our main source of information about the Harrapan civilization?

Accepted Answer

the ruins of Harrapa & Moherijo Daro

Question 2

Where was India's first civilization?

Accepted Answer

Indus River Valley

Question 3

India's climate is heavily influenced by ______.

Accepted Answer

monsoons

Question 4

What caused the Indus River to flood?

Accepted Answer

snow melted from the Hindu Kush mountains

Question 5

_____separates a subcontinent from the rest of the continent.

Accepted Answer

geographical or physical features

Question 6

What physical feature separates India from the rest of Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas and Hindu Kush Mountains

Question 7

What are some possible theories of what happened to the Harappan people?

Accepted Answer

invaders, flooding, drought, earthquakes

Question 8

What are the highest mountain ranges in the world?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Question 9

The _____civilization was the first known group of people to settle in India.

Accepted Answer

Harrapan

Question 10

Monsoons bring heavy rains that cause ______.

Accepted Answer

destructive floods

Question 11

What is one major achievement of the Harappan people?

Accepted Answer

indoor plumbing

Question 12

The Harrapan civilization thrived during _____.

Accepted Answer

2500 BC- 1700 BC

Questions 12