INDIAN SUBCONTINENT Flashcards
Pakistan
Islamabad
India
New Delhi
Bhutan
Thimphu
Nepal
Kathmandu
Bangladesh
Dhaka
What is a subcontinent?
It is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent.
Why do you think the Indus River is so populated?
Because Indus River valley was home to earliest Indian civilizations.
What are the monsoons?
They are seasonal winds that bring moist or dry air.
What is a delta?
A nearly flat plain of alluvial deposit between diverging branches of the mouth of a river, often, though not necessarily triangular.
What different peoples ruled India?
Harappan, Aryans, Mauryans, Gupta, Mughal, British.
What were some accomplishments of the Mughal empire?
Trading, culture, and architecture.
Who was the leader of India’s independence movement?
Mohandas Gandhi
What is a circumstance?
Is a condition that influences an event or activity.
The highest peak in the Indian Subcontinent and the world is….
Mount Everest
Who were the Sherpas?
They were an ethnic group from the mountains of Nepal.
