Question

what is the definition of hieroglyphics? *
4 points
○ a type of stone tool used for farming
○ a language spoken by nomadic tribes in central asia
○ a religious chant performed during rituals
○ \priest-carving\ or \sacred writings\; a complex system of writing that used both pictures and more abstract forms; used by the ancient egyptians and maya

how do monsoons impact the people living on the indian subcontinent? *
4 points
○ provide a constant mild climate
○ bring extreme seasons of both rain and drought
○ cause earthquakes throughout the year
○ create permanent snow cover in the region

Explanation:

First Question (Definition of Hieroglyphics)

• Option 1: Stone tools for farming are unrelated to hieroglyphics (which are a writing system). Eliminate.
• Option 2: Hieroglyphics are a writing system, not a spoken language, and not associated with Central Asian nomadic tribes. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Hieroglyphics are writing, not religious chants. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Hieroglyphics are "sacred writings" (priest - carving) with a complex system using pictures/abstract forms, used by Egyptians and Maya. This matches the definition.

• Option 1: Monsoons bring distinct wet and dry seasons, not a constant mild climate. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Monsoons in the Indian subcontinent bring a wet season (heavy rain) and a dry season (drought - like conditions), creating extreme seasonal variations. This is correct.
• Option 3: Monsoons are related to weather (rain/drought), not earthquakes (caused by tectonic activity). Eliminate.
• Option 4: The Indian subcontinent's climate (tropical/sub - tropical) and monsoons do not create permanent snow cover. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. "Priest - carving" or "Sacred writings"; a complex system of writing that used both pictures and more abstract forms; used by the ancient Egyptians and Maya

Second Question (Monsoons' Impact on Indian Subcontinent)