Gupta Empire

Question 1

Select a factor which contributed to the economic decline of the Gupta empire

Accepted Answer

Invasions from the Huns, Internal conflicts, Economic decline

Question 2

Which numbering system originiated during the Gupta empire?

Accepted Answer

Decimal system

Question 3

When did the Gupta empire rule much of India?

Accepted Answer

4-6 CE

Question 4

What mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta empire?

Accepted Answer

Concept of Zero

Question 5

Which famous writer created plays during the Gupta period?

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa

Question 6

What kind of government did the Gupta rulers have?

Accepted Answer

Stable and unified

Question 7

Which philosophical systems developed during the Gupta period?

Accepted Answer

Vedanta and Samkhya

Question 8

Why is the Gupta period called India's 'Golden Age' ?

Accepted Answer

Major achievements in art, science, literature and maths

Question 9

What famous Gupta caves contain paintings?

Accepted Answer

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Question 10

Which ruler is considered the founder of the Gupta empire?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta I

Question 11

Who was one key ruler of the Gupta empire?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta I, Samudragupta

Question 12

Select one major achievement of the Gupta empire?

Accepted Answer

Literature, Science, Art, Maths

Question 13

What were the main economic activities under Gupta rule?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture, trade and industry

Question 14

Which was a major literary achievement of the Gupta period?

Accepted Answer

The Bhagavad Gita

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