WORLD HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the ____
A
Traded along the Silk Road
B
to find answers to his questions about human life
C
flourishing of Hindu culture
D
The Gupta’s highest priority was preserving their power
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Gupta empire-from about 320 to 550 CE-emperors used Hinduism as a unifying religion and helped popularize it by promoting educational systems that included Hindu teachings; they also gave land to brahmins. The Gupta emperors helped make Hinduism the most popular religion on the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Guptas were traditionally a Hindu dynasty. They were orthodox Hindus, and allowed followers of Buddhism and Jainism to practice their religions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The period of Gupta rule between 300 and 600 CE has been called the Golden Age of India for its advances in science and emphasis on classical Indian art and literature. Gupta rulers acquired much of the land previously held by the Mauryan Empire, and peace and trade flourished under their rule.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Gupta Empire was characterized by wealth and prosperity, largely thanks to its control over lucrative trade routes. Gupta ports and trading centers connected merchants from East, Central, West, and South Asia, as well as some that had connections to Europe and East Africa.

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