Ancient India

Why is India called a subcontinent?

• Because it is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• Because it is surrounded by water on three sides

• Because it is located in the southern hemisphere

• Because it has a diverse climate

Why are monsoons important to the farmers of India?

• They provide necessary rainfall for crops

• They bring cold weather

• They prevent soil erosion

• They help in transportation

What written language did the Aryans develop in India?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Urdu

Identify the social groups or caste (varnas) of Ancient India.

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras

• Kings, Queens, Nobles, Peasants

• Warriors, Merchants, Farmers, Artisans

Which large mountains separate India from the rest of Asia?

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Appalachain

Which two rivers were important in ancient India?

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

What were the two main cities of the Indus River Valley between 2600-1900 B.C.?

• Harappa

• Mahenjo-Daro

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

Indo-European group that migrated into India between 1500-1000 B.C.

• Egyptians

• Aryans

• Israelites

What does indigenous mean?

• migrant

• prince

• native

Each Aryan tribe has a "raja", which is a ___________.

• prince

• priest

• artisan