Founding of the Gupta Empire
Who is considered the founder of the Gupta Empire?
Chandragupta I
Which Gupta ruler is known for expanding the empire and promoting art and science?
Samudragupta
The Gupta period is renowned for advancements in which two fields of science?
Mathematics and Astronomy
Which river's fertile plains contributed significantly to the agricultural prosperity of the Gupta Empire?
The Ganges River
Which nomadic group invaded and weakened the Gupta Empire in the 5th century CE?
The Hunas (White Huns)
Around which year was the Gupta Empire established?
Around 319-320 CE
Who was the successor of Chandragupta I?
Samudragupta
Which famous Sanskrit poet and playwright flourished during the Gupta era?
Kalidasa
The Gupta Empire established trade relations with which distant empire located in the Mediterranean region?
The Roman Empire
The decline of centralized power in the Gupta Empire led to the rise of what type of regional entities?
Small regional kingdoms
Which region did the Gupta Empire originate from?
Northern India
: Which ruler's reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of India?
Chandragupta II
What is the name of the numeral system that was developed during the Gupta period and is still in use today?
Hindu-Arabic numeral system
Which precious metal coins were commonly issued during the Gupta period?
: Gold coins
Which Gupta ruler faced significant challenges from the Huna invasions?
Skandagupta
What was the capital city of the Gupta Empire?
Pataliputra
Name the Gupta emperor who was a patron of the arts and commissioned the Iron Pillar of Delhi.
Chandragupta II
Which ancient university, a center for learning during the Gupta Empire, attracted students from all over Asia?
Nalanda University
Name one major port city that facilitated overseas trade during the Gupta Empire.
Tamralipti
By approximately which year did the Gupta Empire come to an end?
Around 550 CE
Which dynasty preceded the Gupta Empire in northern India?
The Kushan Dynasty
Which Gupta ruler adopted the title "Vikramaditya"?
Chandragupta II
Name the medical text written during the Gupta period that served as a foundational work in Ayurveda.
Sushruta Samhita
Which textile product was a significant export of the Gupta Empire?
Cotton
Post-Gupta, which dynasty rose to prominence in northern India?
The Vardhana (Harsha) Dynasty