Empires
Who founded the Gupta Empire
Chandragupta I
Which religion was most prominent among Silk Road merchants for more than 1,000 years?
Buddhism
Which religion did the rulers of the Gupta Empire practice?
Hinduism
Which phrase best describes the Chola Dynasty by the mid-1200s?
a small regional state in south India
What was Calicut an example of?
center of trade
How did Hindu leaders respond to the growing success of Muslim missionaries at winning converts in India?
They emphasized devotional cults dedicated to gods and goddesses.
What did the Chola Empire rely on to build its economy?
merchant fleets
Which body of water did ships cross when sailing from Calicut to the Arabian Peninsula?
Arabian Sea
Which characteristics or beliefs are part of the Bhakti movement?
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What did the king of Srivijaya portray himself as to increase his prestige?
Buddhist bodhisattva
Which Indian religion declined because of Muslim forces?
Buddhism
Which term is defined as a person who has achieved enlightenment in Buddhism but remains in the world to help others?
bodhisattva
What did public life in the Chola Empire center around?
Hindu temples
What were Chandragupta II's policies towards the arts?
He provided financial support for the arts.
What is an emphasis of Chan Buddhism?
flashes of insight