India After the Fall of the Gupta Quick Check

1. What was the impact of the fall of the Gupta Empire on India?

The fall of the Gupta Empire led to a period of political fragmentation and instability in India. Local and regional kingdoms emerged, leading to frequent warfare and conflict. Trade and economic activity declined, and the social and cultural developments of the Gupta era also began to stagnate.

2. What role did religion play in India during this period?

Religion played a significant role in India during this period. Hinduism continued to be the dominant religion, but Buddhism also gained popularity. Buddhism was often supported by rulers as a way to legitimize their rule and gain popular support. Islam also began to make inroads into India, particularly in the northwestern regions.

3. What were some of the cultural achievements of India during this period?

Despite the political turmoil, India continued to make significant cultural achievements during this period. Literature, art, and architecture continued to flourish, particularly in the south where the Chola dynasty established an impressive cultural legacy. Mathematics and astronomy also continued to develop, with scholars making important contributions to fields such as algebra and trigonometry.

Which event spread Islam to India?

A.
conquest by invading Turks

B.
the rise of the Mughal empire

C.
Xuanzang's journey to India

D.
the conversion of Akbar to Islam

A. conquest by invading Turks.

What strengthened the economic and political power of the Chola empire?

A.
new religious beliefs

B.
maritime trade networks

C.
brilliant bodhisattva leaders

D.
new agricultural techniques

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B. Maritime trade networks strengthened the economic and political power of the Chola empire.

Which movement led to changes in how Hinduism was practiced?

A.
Vishnu

B.
Bhakti

C.
Devi

D.
Nanak

B. Bhakti movement led to changes in how Hinduism was practiced.

Which beliefs influenced Sikhism?

A.
Christianity and Judaism

B.
Hinduism and Judaism

C.
Hinduism and Islam

D.
Islam and Christianity

C. Hinduism and Islam influenced Sikhism.

Answers: a, b, b, c

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