Unit 3 Lesson 13.1 Rise of the Gupta Empire

When did the Gupta Empire arise?

• 320 C.E.
• 320 B.C.
• 320 A.D.
• 320 B.C.E.

Who was the ruler that began the Gupta Empire?

• Kanishka
• Chandragupta I
• Harsha
• Ashoka

What is one similarity between the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

• Both had a central government
• Both were ruled by women
• Both were conquered by Alexander the Great
• Both were located in southern India

What is one difference between the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

• The Guptas were conquered by Alexander the Great
• The Guptas were ruled by women
• The Mauryas were located in northern India
• The Mauryas gave local areas a great deal of independence

What was the ruling strategy of the Guptas?

• Dividing the empire into large sections called provinces
• Conquering and uniting the northern kingdoms
• Giving local areas a great deal of independence
• Arranging marriages between members of the Gupta family and the sons and daughters of other rulers

What encouraged growth in both the arts and the sciences during the Gupta Empire?

• Lack of resources
• Foreign invasions
• Relatively peaceful times and the empire's stability
• War and conflict

Which of the following is NOT an area of achievement for the Gupta Empire?

• Advancements in architecture
• Advancements in astronomy
• Advancements in mathematics
• Advancements in medicine

What was the name of the council that helped the king make decisions in the Gupta Empire?

• Royal Council
• Gupta Council
• Imperial Council
• King's Council

What was the name of the family that founded the Gupta Empire?

• Kanishka
• Maurya
• Gupta
• Harsha

What was the name of the ruler that ended the Gupta line of kings?

• Ashoka
• Harsha
• Chandragupta II
• Kanishka