Ancient India Unit Test

Which plate did the Indian plate collide with around 45 million years ago?

• African

• North American

• South American

• Eurasian

Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in or near India?

• The Hamalayas

• The Hindu Kush

• The Zagros

• The Sulaiman

Which river lies in the northwest of India?

• The Ganges

• The Indus

• The Mahanadi

• The Tapi

Which anial was considered sacred by many Indian people?

• The Cow

• The Horse

• The Snake

• The Goat

Which description below best summarizes India's monsoons?

• In summer, air from the mountains to the north of India brings moisture to the north country.

• In Winter, warm air from the Indian Ocean brings moisture to many parts of the coast.

• In summer, warm air from the Indian Ocean brings moisture to many parts of the coast.

• In winter, warm air from the mountains brings moisture to the interior of India.

In which river vallet did the Harappan Civilization develop?

• The Ganges

• The Mahanadi

• The Tapi

• The Indus

Apart from Harappa, what other city was most iportant in the history of Harappan Civilization?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Dholavira

• Banawali

• Ganweriwala

Which of the following was NOT a feature of Harappan cities?

• Long, straight streets

• Public water wells

• Bathrooms and plumbing

• public street lighting

What was Harappan civilization the first to development in India?

• a writing system

• use of the wheel

• different steel items

• organized religion

Which area did the Aryans originally come from?

• Southeast Asia

• Western Asia

• Central Asia

• Northern Asia