The ________________ are a mountain range that forms a natural barrier along India's northern border.

• Andes

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Rockies

The social hierarchy in ancient India was known as the ________________________ system.

• Feudal

• Caste

• Class

• Tribal

________________________ is one of the world's oldest religions and originated in India.

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

The ______________________ is a major river in northern India that was crucial for early civilizations.

• Amazon

• Nile

• Ganges River

• Mississippi

The ____________________ Empire, founded by Chandragupta, was one of the largest and most powerful in ancient India.

• Gupta

• Maurya

• Mughal

• Chola

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Early Harappan Phase

• Mature Harappan Phase

• Middle Harappan Phase

• Late Harappan Phase

The Indus Valley Civilization is considered part of which historical period?

• Stone Age

• Iron Age

• Bronze Age

• Middle Ages

What is the term used for a social class system in the fill-in-the-blank section?

• Caste

• Hierarchy

• Tribe

• Clan

What was the Gupta Empire known for?

• Military conquests

• Golden Age of cultural development

• Trade routes

• Nomadic tribes

Why was the monsoon season crucial for ancient Indian agriculture?

• It caused droughts

• It provided necessary rainfall for crops

• It led to soil erosion

• It was unpredictable