Gupta Dynasty/Southern Dynasties
What was the name of the greatest era in the Gupta Dynasty's history?
Which European country invaded South America and took over the lands previously owned by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs? Also was the first country to invade South America
Spain
What was the name of the war that the British and Americans fought for American independence?
Revolutionary War
Aryabhatta calculated the first true estimate of ___.
pi
What were the religious conflicts going on between Europe and the Middle East from 1000-1200 called?
Crusades
Which two countries had the world's highest GDP till the 1750s?
India & China
One of India's most famous poets and scholars during the Gupta period was _________.
Kalidasa
What were the main motives for European Exploration?
3 G's (God, gold, and glory)
Who was the leader of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What were the 3 main iron age kingdoms in the southernmost parts of India?
Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas
Which two countries fought in the Seven Years' War?
Britain and France
What were the 2 major dynasties in China?
The Ming dynasty and the Qing dynasty
What happened during the Gupta dynasty's reign, especially during their best period, that made it so successful?
Major advancements in science, technology, mathematics, literature, art, etc.
How could European powers conquer North America so easily despite having significantly fewer people than the natives?
The natives were disorganized, and European diseases killed off many natives.
Why did India's GDP fall during the 1750s?
British invasion (India was divided and had many separate and enemy kingdoms, which allowed the British to be able to "divide and conquer" through India.)