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1
During what months does India's monsoon rainy season last?
December to March
June to October
2
Because of the ideal farmland, farmers were able to produce a __________ of food.
silt
moksha
surplus
irrigation
3
Which of the following is NOT one of the mountain ranges in ancient India?
Himalayas
Hindu Kush
Taurus
4
A _____________ is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent, India for example.
subcontinent
monsoon
country
continent
5
What effect did monsoons have on the Indus River Valley?
They brought warm weather
They brought much needed rain each summer
They caused the mountain snow to melt
Its winds helped traders travel on the river
6
Why did cities develop in the Indus River Valley?
Priests ruled individual cities
Farmers were able to produce a surplus of food
The valley was ruled by a king
There was no need to trade for goods
7
The flooding of the Indus and Ganges Rivers left ___________ which made farming more productive
irrigation
silt
water
surplus
8
How was the Indus River Valley similar to Egypt?
The people were monotheistic
The people built pyramids for their rulers
They wrote in hieroglyphics
It was protected by natural barriers like deserts
9
Which of the following is NOT a river in ancient India?
Indus
Euphrates
Ganges
10
Which of the following geographical features is NOT found in India's subcontinent?
River
Mountain
Glacier
Desert
