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1
Which geographic factor encouraged the growth of civilization in ancient India.
high mountain ranges: extreme weather & very low food supply
river valleys: fertile soil, drinking water, trade & travel
desert regions: hot, dry & very little water.
2
Which body of water borders the east coast of India?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
3
Into what body of water does the Ganges River flow?
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
4
One advantage to settling along the Indus River near its mouth at the Arabian Sea would be...
the ability to avoid hazardous weather conditions.
because it is cool to live by the sea so you can surf.
the ability to avoid invader attacks.
access to food, trade & travel.
5
India is a subcontinent of which continent?
Africa
Asia
Antartica
South America
6
The Indus river flows from the Himalayan Mountains west and empties into what body of water?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Ganges River
Arabian Sea
7
Which mountain range lies on the eastern side of the Deccan Plateau?
Eastern Ghats
Western Ghats
Olympus
Himalaya
8
Which mountain range borders the Deccan Plateau on the west?
Hindu Kush
Eastern Ghats
Western Ghats
Himalaya
9
What makes the Himalayan mountain range unique?
It is the highest mountain range in the world.
It flows into the Indian Ocean.
It has a tropical climate.
It divides India from Africa.
10
Which bodies of water surround the southern part of ancient India?
Pacific Ocean , Artic Ocean, Southern Ocean
Bay of Bengal, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
11
The Himalaya mountain range lies on which of India's borders?
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
12
The Himalayas provided an effective _____ from outsiders, allowing India's culture to develop.
gap
coast
bridge
barrier
13
Identify the name of the plateau that rises up out of the interior of India.
Deccan
Ghats
Gupta
Mauryan
