Gupta Empire Geography and Achievements

Mr. McCall's world history lesson focuses on identifying the Gupta Empire on a map and locating its key cities. The lesson begins with a geographical orientation from New York to India, outlining modern India and its neighbors. The Gupta Empire's geographical extent is highlighted, showing its spread across northern India. Key cities and achievements of the Gupta Empire, such as literature and mathematics centers, are discussed. The lesson concludes with a comparison of Gupta Empire cities to modern Indian cities, emphasizing the importance of rivers and trade routes.

What is the primary goal of the lesson presented by Mr. McCall?

• To understand the geography of South America

• To explore the history of the United States

• To identify the Gupta Empire on a map and locate its key cities

• To learn about the modern cities of India

Which continent is India a part of?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

Which river marked the western boundary of the Gupta Empire?

• Ganges River

• Indus River

• Yamuna River

• Brahmaputra River

Which geographical feature was not part of the Gupta Empire due to its dry conditions?

• Himalayas

• Western Ghats

• Eastern Ghats

• Deccan Plateau

What was a common feature of the major cities in the Gupta Empire?

• They were all coastal cities

• They were all on mountain tops

• They were all on or near rivers

• They were all located in deserts

Which university was the largest in the Gupta Empire?

• Ujjain

• Vikramashila

• Takshashila

• Nalanda

What was a significant achievement of the Gupta Empire in terms of infrastructure?

• Development of air travel

• Construction of extensive road networks

• Creation of underground tunnels

• Building of large dams

Which modern city is located near the ancient Gupta city of Nalanda?

• Patna

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Mumbai

Which modern city was a central trade route during the Gupta Empire?

• Hyderabad

• Bangalore

• Delhi

• Chennai

Which modern Indian city is closest to the ancient Gupta city of Ujjain?

• Jaipur

• Indore

• Bhopal

• Ahmedabad