The Golden Age of India

What was the Gupta Empire known for?

• Building pyramids

• The Golden Age of India

• Discovering new continents

• Fighting many wars

Who was the first important ruler of the Gupta Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta I

• Samudragupta

• Alexander the Great

What kind of stories were told in the Panchatantra?

• Fairy tales

• Animal fables with life lessons

• Stories about space

• Poems about war

What number did Gupta mathematicians help develop?

• 1

• 5

• 0

• 10

What did astronomers study during the Gupta Empire?

• The ocean

• The stars and planets

• Animals

• Trees and plants

How did the Gupta Empire become rich?

• By stealing from other lands

• By trading silk, gold, spices, and cotton

• By building castles

• By keeping all their goods for themselves

What type of art was created during the Gupta Empire?

• Modern paintings

• Beautiful temples, sculptures, and wall paintings

• Paper cutouts

• Comic books

How did doctors help people in the Gupta Empire?

• By teaching them how to dance

• By setting broken bones and performing simple surgeries

• By giving them magical potions

• By making them sing songs

What was one reason the Gupta Empire was called a "Golden Age"?

• Because everything was made of gold

• Because it was a time of peace, learning, and great achievements

• Because the sky was always golden

• Because there were many battles

How does the Gupta Empire still affect us today?

• We still use their number system

• We still trade silk with them

• We still speak their language

• We still live in their buildings