Ancient India Geography

2. River that begins in the Himalayas, gains strength from monsoon rains, and joins the Ganges on the fertile plains of India.
3. Tallest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas along India’s northern border, known as the “home of snows.”
8. Vast desert in northern India with rolling sand dunes, scarce water, hardy plants, and camels suited for travel.
11. Major city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, known for advanced urban planning and located near the Indus River.
12. Large body of water east of India that borders the Indian subcontinent and receives rivers like the Ganges and Brahmaputra.
13. Vast ocean south of India that borders the subcontinent and connects it to Africa and Southeast Asia.
14. Body of water west of India that the Indus River flows into, forming part of the northern Indian Ocean.
16. A system farmers use to bring water to crops.
17. 30-mile-long gap in the Hindu Kush that has long connected Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent.
19. Higher mountain range along India’s west coast with steep slopes, thick forests, and heavy tropical rains.

1. Triangle-shaped elevated region in southern India, known for ancient volcanic rocks, black cotton soil, and sparse forests.
4. Mountain range along India’s east coast with rapid rivers, rocky terrain, and scattered hardwood forests.
5. World’s highest mountain range along northern India, home to Mount Everest, snow-covered peaks, and rivers fed by glaciers.
6. Early Indus Valley settlement famous for walled cities and fertile farmland along the river.
7. Major river that starts in the Himalayas, carries fertile silt to northern India, and can flood during the rainy season.
9. The area of land where a river splits before entering the sea.
10. The term describing a landmass's separation from the rest of a continent by natural barriers.
11. Heavy seasonal rains and winds common in South Asia.
15. Rugged mountain range between Afghanistan and the Indus Valley, featuring snow-covered peaks and the historic Khyber Pass.
16. River that starts in the Himalayas, flows through Pakistan, and deposits fertile silt along its valley before reaching the Arabian Sea.
18. A flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it.