Quiz on Gupta Empire and Indian Mathematics

Who was the greatest writer of the Gupta Empire known for writing plays and poetry in Sanskrit?

• Kalidasa

• Aryabhata

• Charaka

• Varahamihira

What is a fable?

• A short story with a moral

• A long epic poem

• A historical document

• A scientific theory

Which game was invented during the Gupta Empire and spread along trade routes?

• Chess

• Soccer

• Cricket

• Tennis

What type of temples were built during the Gupta Empire?

• Rock-carved and free-standing

• Wooden and straw

• Glass and steel

• Mud and clay

What mathematical concept did Indian mathematicians develop during the Gupta Empire?

• The concept of zero

• The Pythagorean theorem

• Calculus

• Binary numbers

What system did Indian mathematicians invent that is based on units of ten?

• The decimal system

• The binary system

• The hexadecimal system

• The octal system

Who was Aryabhata?

• An important Indian astronomer and mathematician

• A famous Indian poet

• A renowned Indian architect

• A legendary Indian warrior

What did Aryabhata state about the Earth?

• It rotates on its axis to create day and night

• It is flat and stationary

• It is the center of the universe

• It is made entirely of water

What is Ayurveda?

• An ancient system of medicine

• A type of Indian dance

• A form of Indian literature

• A style of Indian architecture

What is metallurgy?

• The science of extracting metal from ore

• The study of ancient texts

• The art of painting

• The practice of meditation