6.1 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

Which river is considered sacred in India and flows through the northern plains?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

What is the term for a large landmass that juts out from a continent, as in referred to the country of India?

• Peninsula

• Subcontinent

• Island

What is the name of the ancient city that was part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Babylon

• Harappa

• Athens

Which river was central to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization and is 1,800 miles long?

• Yangtze River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

What is the seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to South Asia?

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

Which mountain range forms the northern border of India?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

What is the name of the ancient city known for its advanced urban planning in the Indus Valley?

• Mohenjo-daro

• Pompeii

• Carthage

Which region is known as the southern part of Asia, including countries like India and Pakistan?

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Central Asia

Which country is known for its diverse culture and history, located in South Asia?

• China

• India

• Japan