Question

Gupta rulers established an efficient administration system that became a model for succeeding ages. An era of relative peace and prosperity and a love of learning encouraged advancements in literature, science, and art. For example, the greatest development of Sanskrit prose, drama, and poetry occurred during the Gupta reign.

“The Gupta Legacy” by Barbara Krasner-Khait, 2002

1. What is the subject of this quote?
(a) Drama
(b) Poetry
(c) Cultural advancements of the Gupta
(d) Prosperity

2.Why did the author write this article?
(a)To persuade people
(b)To make an argument
(c)To show off
(d)To inform people

3.Who is the intended audience?
(a) Teachers interested in teaching about the Gupta
(b) There is not intended audience
(c) Anyone interested in learning about the Gupta
(d) Students interested in learning about the Gupta

4.What evidence can use from the quote to support the argument that this time period can be considered a golden age? Choose all that apply:
(a) advancements in literature, science, and art
(b) efficient administration system
(c) no evidence
(d) relative peace and prosperity

Answer 1

1. (c) Cultural advancements of the Gupta

2. (d) To inform people

3. (c) Anyone interested in learning about the Gupta

4. (a), (b), (d)
- (a) advancements in literature, science, and art — stated directly
- (b) efficient administration system — stated directly
- (d) relative peace and prosperity — stated directly