Question

multiple choice questions

1. which river was central to the development of the indus valley civilization?

a. ganges
b. nile
c. indus
d. yangtze

1. what seasonal winds affected agriculture and trade in india?

a. typhoons
b. monsoons
c. hurricanes
d. cyclones

1. which chinese river is known as the river of sorrows?

a. yangtze
b. mekong
c. yellow river
d. ganges

1. which empire in india was founded by chandragupta maurya?

a. gupta
b. maurya
c. mughal
d. delhi sultanate

1. which dynasty introduced the mandate of heaven?

a. qin

Explanation:

1. The Indus Valley Civilization was centered around the Indus River.
2. Monsoons are the seasonal winds that have a significant impact on agriculture and trade in India.
3. The Yellow River in China is known as the 'River of Sorrows' due to its frequent floods.
4. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in India.
5. The Zhou dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven in ancient China.

Answer:

1. C. Indus
2. B. Monsoons
3. C. Yellow River
4. B. Maurya
5. (No options provided for this part in the question - if we assume standard knowledge, it's the Zhou dynasty but not among given options here)