WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Himalayan Mountains acted as a barrier for India. How did this impact the people in India?
A
Helped protect them from invasions but also separated them from the outside world.
B
Helped improve communication and spread new ideas with Asia and Europe
C
Helped build relationships with the government and military.
D
Helped make traveling easier to trade with the rest of Asia.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Himalayas prevent the cold winds of Central Asia from entering India. This prevents India from experiencing very cold winters. 2. The Himalayas also prevent the rain-bearing monsoon winds from leaving the country thus allowing the country to receive sufficient rainfall.

Detailed explanation-2: -For thousands of years, the Himalayas have protected the Indian Subcontinent from marauding Central Asian tribes. Their height prevents the moisture-rich clouds of the southwestern monsoon from completely bypassing the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Himalayas have a significant effect on the weather of the Indian Subcontinent. These mountains create conditions for heavy precipitation on the Indian side of the range, but a dry, arid climate on the northern side, in Tibet.

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