TCI: U3, L13-The Achievements of the Gupta Empire

Why is the period during the Gupta Empire known as a "golden age"?

• It was a time of constant warfare.

• It was a period of great prosperity and achievement.

• It was marked by severe economic decline.

• It was a time of isolation from other cultures.

What was one of the notable discoveries made by archaeologists from the Gupta Empire?

• Stone tablets with laws

• Palm-leaf books with sacred texts

• Metal coins with inscriptions

• Ancient weapons

Who was the ruler that began the Gupta Empire around 320 C.E.?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta I

• Alexander the Great

• Akbar

How did the Guptas give local areas a great deal of independence?

• By allowing them to form their own armies

• By dividing the empire into provinces

• By letting them choose their own kings

• By not collecting taxes

What was the most famous university during the Gupta Empire?

• Nalanda

• Takshashila

• Vikramashila

• Ujjain

What subjects were taught in Hindu universities during the Gupta Empire?

• Religion, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, and Sanskrit

• Geography, history, biology, and English

• Physics, economics, art, and French

• Literature, philosophy, engineering, and Spanish

What is the Bhagavad Gita a part of?

• The Mahabharata

• The Ramayana

• The Vedas

• The Upanishads

What type of literature did Gupta writers create?

• Poetry, fables, and folktales

• Novels, essays, and biographies

• Science fiction, horror, and mystery

• Travel guides, cookbooks, and manuals

What was a popular subject in Gupta Empire paintings?

• Landscapes

• Deities and religious topics

• Animals

• Historical battles

What are the Ajanta cave murals known for?

• Depicting ancient Greek myths

• Rich, bright colors and Buddhist themes

• Illustrating the life of Alexander the Great

• Showing scenes from the Ramayana