L18 Terms to Know

What does "Golden Age" mean in the context of the Gupta Empire?

• A period of warfare and conflict.

• A time of great poverty.

• A time of great prosperity and achievement.

• A period of religious persecution.

During a Golden Age, what are people able to focus on?

• Survival and basic needs only.

• Creative activities like art and science.

• Political unrest.

• Isolation from other cultures.

The Gupta Empire was the (a)   great empire to unite India.

Approximately when did the Gupta Empire begin?

• 320 B.C.E.

• 550 B.C.E.

• 320 C.E.

• 187 C.E.

What is an alliance?

• A type of religious ceremony.

• An agreement between groups or countries to work together.

• A style of art.

• A system of writing numbers.

How did the Gupta Empire use alliances?

• To conquer other empires through military force.

• To promote trade.

• Through arranged marriages to unite the northern kingdoms.

• By creating new religions.

How was the Gupta Empire divided?

• Into small villages.

• Into large sections called provinces.

• Into independent city-states.

• Into family-owned territories.

Who ruled each province in the Gupta Empire?

• Elected officials.

• Religious leaders.

• Royal governors.

• Village elders

What are sacred texts?

• Scientific journals.

• Historical records.

• Religious writings.

• Poetry collections.

What material were some sacred texts written on during the Gupta period?

• Stone tablets

• Palm-leaf books

• Metal plates

• Clay tablets