Gupta Empire and Cultural Influences

The video explores regional kingdoms in India, focusing on the influence of Alexander and the Greek culture in the northwest. It discusses the Kushan Empire's control over the Silk Road and its wealth. The Gupta Empire is highlighted for its cultural contributions, including advancements in medicine, literature, and science. The video concludes with a transition to a discussion on trade routes.

Which region in Northwest India was influenced by Greek culture due to Alexander's conquests?

• Gupta

• Kushan

• Vria

• Mauryan

What unique cultural phenomenon occurred in Vria due to Greek influence?

• Roman Emperors

• Toga Buddhas

• Silk Road Warriors

• Hellenistic Kings

What was a significant economic activity in Vria related to the Silk Road?

• Fishing

• Tax collection

• Agriculture

• Mining

Who founded the Gupta Empire?

• Ashoka

• Alexander the Great

• Chandra Gupta

• Chandragupta Maurya

What was a major factor in the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Greek influence

• Roman invasions

• Silk Road collapse

• White Hun invasions

Which medical advancement is attributed to the Gupta Empire?

• Anesthesia

• X-rays

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

What literary work is associated with the Gupta period?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

• The Ramayana

What mathematical concept did the Gupta Empire contribute to?

• Geometry

• Algebra

• Zero

• Calculus

Which numeral system, originating from India, was later transmitted to the West?

• Binary system

• Roman numerals

• Hexadecimal system

• Arabic numerals

What did the Gupta Empire achieve in the field of astronomy?

• Discovery of Neptune

• Heliocentric theory

• Solar calendar

• Lunar calendar