Gupta Empire
This empire is called India’s "Golden Age"
The Gupta Empire
A dynasty is _____________.
A succession of rulers
Many early Muslim rulers in India used this title
Sultan (Holder of Power)
What three major religions were prominent in India during the middle ages
Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism
What is a subcontinent
A large landmass with unique geography
Name one important Gupta leader
Samudragupta (expanded); Chandragupta I (began Gupta power)
The Cholas became a major sea power by building this branch of the military. What is it?
The Navy
They used what military technology to dominate the battlefield
Gunpowder
the lowest tier of the caste system is
The Untouchables
How many people live in India?
The Gupta period made what important contributions to mathematics?
Development of Hindu–Arabic numerals; concept of zero
Name two regions or places the Cholas traded with across the ocean
China; Southeast Asia; Middle East
Major Mughal ruler known for expanding the empire and promoting religious tolerance
Akbar
What religious movement spawned from Hinduism which was about breaking down the caste stystem
Bhakti movement
What is the largest cat that lives in India?
Bengal Tiger
This scholar wrote about the Earth’s rotation and estimated the length of the year during the Gupta era
Aryabhata
The Cholas are famous for a type of metal statue made using a special casting method
Bronze Casting
What kind of building is the Taj Mahal?
A mausoleum (Tomb)
____________ is one of the primary objectives in Buddhism
Enlightenment
What is the Capital of India?
New Delhi
Explain two ways the Gupta economy gained wealth
Wealth from agriculture (taxes), trade (overland and sea), and taxes (state collection)
The Chola Empire rose to power in which part of India?
Southern India
Explain one long-term cultural effect of the arrival of Islam in India
Persian language and literature influenced court life; new artistic styles mixed with local art; architectural forms (domes, arches, decorative inlay) became common
What Empire removed the caste system after thousands of years
British Empire
The national dish of India is __________
Nothing (Doesn't have one) (You said Butter chicken did you)