Leaders
Who was the first Gupta emperor?
Chandragupta I
What is the golden age?
time of peace + prosperity
What religion was most common?
Hinduism
What were created of Buddha and the Hindu gods/goddesses?
statues
Name one way Chandragupta I expanded his empire.
conquer, alliances, surrender
What did Gupta doctors use to treat illnesses?
plants
What does polytheistic mean?
believe in multiple gods
What did doctors perform during this time?
surgeries
Who was Samudra Gupta?
Chandragupta's son
What materials were used for sculptures?
red/yellow sandstone
Name one belief in Hinduism.
reincarnation (rebirth), Ahimsa (nonviolence), karma (action), and Dharma (duty)
What is ahimsa?
nonviolence
What was Samudra Gupta known for (TWO THINGS)?
military genius + patron of the arts
Which of the following is NOT a math achievement during the Gupta Empire?
a. decimal system
b. pi
c. geometry
d. zero
geometry
What is karma?
a force generated by a person's actions
What material was used to decorate the outside walls of their temples?
terracotta
When did Samudra Gupta reign?
during ancient India's golden age
What surgery was performed in the Gupta Empire that helped deliver a baby?
c-section
What was given to Buddhist and Jains during this time?
religious freedom
What are the names of the three gods in Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva