The Geography of India

In medieval India, which language was commonly used for scientific and religious writing?

• Latin

• Greek

• Sakskrit

• Arabic

Ancient Indian mathematician & astronomer who proposed the idea that the Earth is round and revolved around the sun.

• Aryabhata

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

Who was the ruler associated with the reunification of medieval India?

• Ashoka

• Harsha

• Chandra Gupta

• Akbar

What was the "caste system"?

• A social class system based on a person's family.

• A type of money used for buying things.

• A system where everyone had the same job.

• A special kind of Indian cuisine.

What term is used for individuals who go on journeys for religious purposes?

• nomads

• pilgrims

• merchants

• explorers

The Khyber Pass through the Hindu Kush Mountains made trade easier but also allowed invasions from the _____ Empire.

• Persian

• Byzantine

• Yuan

• Mali

The seasonal wind patterns that influence the climate of India are known as ____

• Trade Winds

• Monsoon

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

Which river was important to medieval India's farming success and also had religious importance?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

What geographical term refers to the region where India is located?

• Mesopotamia

• Indochina

• Arabian Peninsula

• Indian subcontinent

Which mountain range acts like a natural barrier to the north of India?

• Alps

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains