Indian Empires: Gupta

This dynasty took over India around AD 320.

• Mauryan

• Gupta

• Buddhist

• Hindu

Chandragupta Maurya and Chandra Gupta I were related.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who was the first Gupta emperor?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Chandra Gupta I

• Samudra Gupta

How did the Gupta rulers establish their vast empire?

• Their strong armies conquered neighboring lands successfully.

• They honored Hinduism through building religious temples, which attracted people to their kingdom.

How were the Gupta emperors similar to Asoka, the last emperor of the Mauryan dynasty? CHECK ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS.

• They all used military force to conquer other lands.

• They all practiced religious tolerance.

• They all followed Hinduism.

• They built resources that benefitted their people (universities, temples, etc.)

Similar to the Mauryan dynasty, Gupta kings believed in the importance of the ___________ system to help maintain stability within the empire.

• reincarnation

• caste

• dharma

• Vedic

What advancements occurred under Chandra Gupta II? CHECK ALL CORRECT ANSWERS.

• The economy was strong.

• They made significant advances in medicine, science, and math.

• They created art and literature.

• They converted all peoples to Hinduism.

What religion did the Guptas practice?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Rihannaism

Which group invaded India from the northwest, ending Gupta rule?

• The Aryans

• The Huns

• The Jatis

Under Gupta rule, India was united. What was the consequence of the Huns conquering their land?

• The Huns took over Gupta rule and united the people again.

• This defeat divided the kingdoms up again.