South Asia

What major mountain range separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?

• The Hindu Kush

• The Himalayas

• The Karakoram

• The Pamirs

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major rivers in South Asia?

• Yamuna

• Indus

• Ganges

• Brahmaputra

What is the climate of the Deccan Plateau compared to coastal areas?

• Wetter

• More humid

• Drier

• Colder

What are monsoons in South Asia known for?

• Causing earthquakes

• Bringing seasonal rainfall patterns

• Preventing all rainfall

• Making winters extremely cold

Where did the Indus Valley Civilization develop?

• Near the Ganges Delta

• In the Deccan Plateau

• Along the Indus River

• By the Arabian Sea coast

What were two major crops grown by the Indus Valley people?

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Coffee and tea

• Potatoes and tomatoes

Which city of the Indus Valley had advanced drainage systems?

• Harappa

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

When did the Aryans migrate to South Asia?

• 2500 B.C.E.

• 1500 B.C.E.

• 1000 B.C.E.

• 500 B.C.E.

What did the Aryans bring to South Asia?

• The concept of democracy

• The Islamic faith

• The Chinese writing system

• The Vedic traditions

What was the highest varna (social class) in ancient South Asia?

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Vaisyas

• Sudras