Introduction, The Rise
How many achievements were mentioned?
8
What language are the Puranas written in?
Sanskrit
What did the Gupta Empire do their painting on?
Long scrolls
Gupta metalworkers forged coins from gold. What other material did they use to make coins?
Copper
What were roads designed for?
Safety and Comfort
What empire split up before the Gupta empire took rule?
The Mauryan empire
How many colleges does Nalanda university have?
8
What were the Gupta Empire statues made of?
Wood, bronze or Terra-cotta clay
What is the iron pillair at Meharauli engraved with
Achivements of a gupta emperor
Name 2 things that were cleared off roads before further building
Rocks, Trees, and Debris
Who Started the Gupta Empire
Chandragupta l
How many main Puranas are there?
18
What did the Gupta Empire use to make paint?
Minerals and clay
What did the Gupta empire calculate the size of?
Earth
What type of military device was found ineffective?
The Chariot
When did the Mauryan Empire split up?
187 C.E
What was Shusruta's nickname?
How did the Gupta Empire sculptures portray the human form?
Simply and gracefully
What weapon did the Gupta Empire put iron on?
The bow
Chain Mail Armour
When did the Gupta Empire rule (Exact Numbers)
320 C.E - 550 C.E
What were plays mostly about?
Historical and political subjects.
Where were the most unique Gupta Empire paintings done?
Ajanta cave murals
What 2 (important)concepts did the Gupta Empire come up with?
Infinity and zero
What weapons did Horsemen use when fighting? Name both for credit.
The lance and the bow+arrow