The Aryan Migration and Impact on Indian Life

Question 1

The map shows ancient and modern cities on the Indian subcontinent.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ancient cities developed mainly along the Indus River, while modern cities developed near different bodies of water.

Question 2

How did monsoon flooding affect the development of civilizations in the Indus River Valley?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Monsoon flooding led to advances because people developed baked bricks to protect buildings.

Question 3

The map shows wind patterns in the Indian subcontinent.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

winds coming from multiple directions

Question 4

The map shows the Indian subcontinent.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 5

How did Harappan planners respond to flooding from monsoon season?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They developed water management that included drainage systems.

Question 6

How did Indus River Valley civilizations use irrigation techniques?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Famers used irrigation to manage the water supply for crops.

Question 7

How did the building of granaries indicate that Harappan civilization was economically strong?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It showed that Harappa could store excess food to save, sell, or trade with others.

Question 8

How did the geography of the Indus River Valley influence where people settled?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water sources determined where people chose to settle.

Question 9

The map shows the Indian subcontinent.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 10

How did the geographic location of Harappa affect trade?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The city was convenient for trading opportunities.

The Aryan Migration and Impact on Indian Life Answers