Question

1. travelers went through the khyber pass to cross the

a. hindu kush.
b. eastern ghats.
c. deccan plateau.
d. himalayas.

1. the lower indus river (the part nearer the sea) flows through what is now the country of

a. iran.
b. tibet.
c. nepal.
d. pakistan.

1. a traveler in the thar desert would be likely to see many

a. elephants.
b. sand dunes.
c. small farms.
d. walled cities.

Explanation:

• Question 11: The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass through the Hindu Kush mountains. It has been a crucial route for travelers and invaders for centuries.
• Question 12: The Indus River is one of the longest rivers in Asia. The lower Indus River (near the sea) flows through Pakistan.
• Question 13: The Thar Desert is a large arid region. Sand dunes are a common feature of deserts.

Answer:

1. A. Hindu Kush
2. D. Pakistan
3. B. sand dunes