The Gupta Period of India was not characterized by enormous material wealth or by elaborate trade activity.
It was defined by creativity. Flourishing arts, fabulous literature, and stupendous scholars are just a few of the things that marked the period.
In 185 B.C.E., the Mauryan empire collapsed when the last of the Mauryan kings was assassinated. In its place, small kingdoms arose throughout India.
For nearly 500 years, the various states warred with each other. In the northern territories, a new empire arose when a ruler named Chandragupta I ascended the throne in 320 C.E. He revived many principles of Mauryan government and paved the way for his son, Samudragupta, to develop an extensive empire.
Question 1
PART 1
Read the sentences from the above passage. What is the BEST meaning of the underlined word, based on context clues?
The Gupta Period of India was not characterized by enormous material wealth or by elaborate trade activity.
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Responses
Visualized
Visualized
Confused
Confused
Entertained
Entertained
Described
Described
Question 2
PART 2
Read the sentences from the above passage. What is the BEST meaning of the underlined word, based on context clues?
In the northern territories, a new empire arose when a ruler named Chandragupta I ascended the throne in 320 A.D.
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Responses
Took over
Took over
Overthrew
Overthrew
Descended
Descended
Flew
Flew
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Question 1: PART 1
The underlined word "characterized" in the context of the passage suggests a defining quality or feature of the Gupta Period.
The BEST meaning of the underlined word based on context clues is: Described
Question 2: PART 2
The underlined word "ascended" in the context of the passage refers to the act of rising to a position, specifically taking on a role of authority.
The BEST meaning of the underlined word based on context clues is: Took over
