Ancient India Map: Label Physical Features

Explore the geographic diversity that helped shape early civilizations in ancient India with this map activity! India's diverse geography influenced the location of early settlements on the subcontinent, as rivers carried nutrient-rich silt from the mountains to create fertile river valleys. Designed for middle school learners, this world history worksheet asks students to locate and label key physical features that were important to ancient Indian civilizations. Young historians will gain familiarity with the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, the Himalaya Mountains, the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Ganges River, the Thar Desert, and the Deccan Plateau, as well as other key geographic features!