Exploring India's First Empires

What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?

• Pataliputra

• Taxila

• Ujjain

• Kannauj

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Bimbisara

• Harsha Vardhana

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

Which famous ruler expanded the Maurya Empire to its greatest extent?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harsha Vardhana

• Ashoka the Great

• Samudragupta

What was the main religion promoted during the Maurya Empire?

• Buddhism

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

Who is known as the 'Golden Age' ruler of the Gupta Empire?

• Harsha Vardhana

• Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)

• Samudragupta

• Ashoka the Great

What significant mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The concept of negative numbers

• The concept of zero and the decimal system.

• Calculus and its applications

What was the primary language used in the Gupta Empire?

• Sanskrit

• Pali

• Prakrit

• Tamil

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to art and culture?

• The Gupta Empire primarily promoted scientific advancements over cultural achievements.

• The Gupta Empire contributed to art and culture through advancements in sculpture, painting, architecture, and literature.

• The Gupta Empire had no influence on literature or art.

• The Gupta Empire focused solely on military conquests.

What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Internal strife and external invasions

• Increased trade with foreign nations

• Economic prosperity and cultural advancements

• Strong military alliances with neighboring states

What was a major trade item during the Gupta Empire?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Textiles