Question

The Gupta Empire is considered a “Golden Age” because of-----.
A. The widespread adoption of Buddhism
B. The increase in the amount of art, literature, education produced
C. The absence of regional violence
D. The amount of Gold traded within the empire

Answer 1

Hint:- Sri Gupta was the first Gupta ruler succeeded by his son Ghatokacha, Vishnugupta was the last ruler of the Gupta empire, It’s capital was Pataliputra.

Complete answer
B . The Gupta Empire is considered a “Golden Age” because of the increase in the amount of art, literature, education produced.
The Gupta period flourished between 320-550 CE. The Gupta period was so progressive, advanced as well as prosperous in various fields like Literature, Art, Science, well developed political administration.
A. During the Mauryan period, the widespread adoption of Buddhism took place and also it split into two categories, one was Mahasamghika and another one was sthaviravada. And after the Gupta reign, the practice of Buddhism has lost its influence after the 7th century CE. So, the option is incorrect.
C. absence of regional violence was not the only reason behind the golden age of the Gupta period. So, option C is incorrect.
D. the amount of Gold traded within the empire because of its silk route trade was also not the only reason behind the Guptas prosperity and Golden Age. So option D is incorrect.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note:- During Guptas, Nalanda University also established during this time period under Kumaragupta1. Great poets and Gems were appointed in the empire for example:- Kalidas, Vishakhadatta, and Sudraka, etc. Due to its several achievements in various field under Gupta’s, it was called a Golden Age