The Gupta Empire: A Golden Age

Who was the first great leader of the Gupta Empire?

• Samudragupta

• Chandragupta II

• Chandragupta I

• Kumaragupta

What natural resource was crucial for Chandragupta I to build a strong army?

• Gold

• Iron ore

• Silver

• Copper

What was Samudragupta known for besides his military conquests?

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Supporting education, science, and the arts

• Inventing the wheel

• Establishing a new religion

Which of the following was NOT a product exported by the Gupta Empire?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Steel

• Potatoes

What was a key factor in maintaining peace within the diverse communities of the Gupta Empire?

• Strict religious laws

• Military enforcement

• Respect for different religious beliefs

• Isolation from other cultures

What was one of the reasons for the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Invasion by the Huns

• Discovery of America

• Rise of the Roman Empire

Which of the following was a significant scientific advancement during the Gupta Empire?

• Development of the telescope

• Technology to crystallize sugar

• Discovery of penicillin

• Invention of the compass

What was the role of governors in the Gupta Empire?

• To lead military campaigns

• To govern smaller provinces called pradesha

• To collect taxes for the Roman Empire

• To build roads and bridges

Which of the following was a popular form of art during the Gupta Empire?

• Oil painting

• Metalwork

• Digital art

• Graffiti

What was the Gupta Empire's approach to criminal justice?

• Torture and execution

• Rehabilitation and community service

• Fair laws with no torture or death penalty

• Exile to distant lands