Periods 5-6 Table 3

Who was the powerful emperor of the Gupta Empire?

• Akbar

• Ashoka

• Chandra Gupta II

• Samudra Gupta

When was the Gupta Empire founded?

• 500 C.E.

• 500 B.C.E.

• 320 C.E.

• 320 B.C.E.

What was the main language for Hindu and India for a long time?

• Arabic

• Sanskrit

• Greek

• Latin

Who delayed Nirvana to help others reach Nirvana in Buddhism?

• Theravada

• Xuanzang

• Mahanya

• Bodhisattvas

What is the main advantage of the Himalayan Mountains for the subcontinent?

• Protection from floods

• Protection from droughts

• Protection from invasions

• Fertile soil

What was the main advantage of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus River for the subcontinent?

• Protection from invasions

• Trade routes

• Fertile soil

• Water source

What was the main influence of Indian Culture and power on other civilizations?

• Cultural practices

• Military power

• Religious beliefs

• Trade dominance

How did prosperity during the Gupta Empire influence life in classical India?

• Led to military expansion

• Led to political stability

• Led to technological advancements

• Led to a period known as the Golden Age

What caused the emergence of Islam in India?

• Conquest by the British

• Influence of Chinese culture

• Arrival and conquest by the Arabs

• Trade with the Middle East

How did religious beliefs in India change over time?

• From monotheistic to polytheistic

• From Buddhism to Hinduism

• From atheism to monotheism

• From polytheistic to monotheistic