1. Ancient Indian civilization developed first _____.

a. in the Indus River valley
b. in the Ganges River valley
c. on the Deccan Plateau
d. on the Himalayas

2. What is a possible reason for the decline of Harappan civilization?

a. chinese invaders
b. earthquakes and floods
c. plagues and diseases
d. trading stopped

3. Seasonal winds cause trouble if they bring too little or too much _________.

a. rain
b. snow
c. wind
d. heat

4. What civilization developed in the Indus River region thousands of years ago?

a. Hindu
b. Veda
c. Harappan
d. Aryan

5. India is the birthplace of which religion?

a. Buddhism
b. Hinduism
c. Judaism
d. Christianity