4.1 India in the Middle Ages

The Gupta Empire was most powerful under Samudra Gupta.

• True

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• False

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Indian mathematicians adopted the concept of infinity from Arab scholars.

• True

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• False

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Most literature written during the Gupta Empire was written in Sanskrit.

• True

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• False

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Hindus of the Gupta period disapproved of music and dancing.

• True

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• False

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The Chola Empire emerged in the southern part of India.

• True

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• False

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What is one way the Gupta emperors benefited from trade?

• by owning most inns located on major roadways

• by collecting taxes on all goods that moved in and out of the empire

• by controlling all mining and manufacturing in the empire

• by charging fees to enter any important shrine or temple

What scientific theory did Aryabhata propose?

• The sun orbits the Earth.

• The moon orbits the sun.

• The sun is a star.

• The Earth is round.

What religion did rulers of the Gupta Empire practice?

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

A famous author from the Gupta period was _________ .

• Kālidāsa

• Brihadisvara

• Dashavatara

• Nataraja

How did the Cholas build their empire?

• by making alliances with other rulers

• by marrying into powerful families

• by invading and conquering the Gupta Empire

• by conquering smaller neighboring states