Economics Check - Gupta Empire

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7 questions

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Economics Check - Gupta Empire

Last updated over 2 years ago

7 questions

Required

Question 1

Where is the Gupta Empire on the world map? Click on the circle that best represents its location.

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Question 2

Which of the following sentence is true? You may select more than one option.

An economic system in ancient civilisations is about how society manages money/currency and resources

An economic system in ancient civilisations usually includes trading things like food and goods, and the currency used by the society.

An economic system in ancient civilisations is about how society pays for good and services using paper and digital money. 

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Question 3

Why is the Gupta Empire often considered the 'height of the golden age in ancient India'?

Because they have a strong military army

Because they have strict laws and regulations

Because of their economic success

Because they developed new medical techniques

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Question 4

How did strong agricultural practices in the Gupta Empire contribute to their economy? You may select more than one option.

Strong agricultural practices means that farmers were able to grow many different types of food on Gupta Empire's fertile land. The surplus agricultural products are sold and traded with many other civilizations.

Strong agricultural practices means that the Gupta Empire could focus all their resources and time on expanding their military and go on military conquests.

Strong agricultural practices promoted labor specialization. This allowed people to hone their skills/crafts and become great at making one or two specific things (e.g. making fabric or pottery), which can be sold or traded.

Strong agricultural practices means that the Gupta Empire no longer needed to trade with others, as they have sufficient food on their own.

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Question 5

What role did merchants play in the Gupta Empire's economy? You may select more than one option.

They were part of the Gupta military, focusing on growing the army for military conquests.

They were not involved in the economy.

They were mainly involved in farming. Their strong agricultural practices created food surplus, which were sold to other civilisations, contributing to the economy.

They worked closely with the government to maintain strict laws that regulated the territories and taxes, ensuring trade can happen in an orderly way. 

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Question 6

How did the Gupta Empire effectively conduct trade with other civilisations?

They have a strong transportation systems via animals and ships.

They used a barter system.

They relied on advanced mathematics.

They did not engage in trading.

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Question 7

What was the main currency used in the Gupta Empire for trading? You may select more than one option.

Precious metals and gems

Coins made of gold, silver, and copper

Herb and spices imported from other civilisations

Shells

Question 1

Where is the Gupta Empire on the world map? Click on the circle that best represents its location.

Question 2

Which of the following sentence is true? You may select more than one option.

An economic system in ancient civilisations is about how society manages money/currency and resources

An economic system in ancient civilisations usually includes trading things like food and goods, and the currency used by the society.

An economic system in ancient civilisations is about how society pays for good and services using paper and digital money. 

Question 3

Why is the Gupta Empire often considered the 'height of the golden age in ancient India'?

Because they have a strong military army

Because they have strict laws and regulations

Because of their economic success

Because they developed new medical techniques

Question 4

How did strong agricultural practices in the Gupta Empire contribute to their economy? You may select more than one option.

Strong agricultural practices means that farmers were able to grow many different types of food on Gupta Empire's fertile land. The surplus agricultural products are sold and traded with many other civilizations.

Strong agricultural practices means that the Gupta Empire could focus all their resources and time on expanding their military and go on military conquests.

Strong agricultural practices promoted labor specialization. This allowed people to hone their skills/crafts and become great at making one or two specific things (e.g. making fabric or pottery), which can be sold or traded.

Strong agricultural practices means that the Gupta Empire no longer needed to trade with others, as they have sufficient food on their own.

Question 5

What role did merchants play in the Gupta Empire's economy? You may select more than one option.

They were part of the Gupta military, focusing on growing the army for military conquests.

They were not involved in the economy.

They were mainly involved in farming. Their strong agricultural practices created food surplus, which were sold to other civilisations, contributing to the economy.

They worked closely with the government to maintain strict laws that regulated the territories and taxes, ensuring trade can happen in an orderly way. 

Question 6

How did the Gupta Empire effectively conduct trade with other civilisations?

They have a strong transportation systems via animals and ships.

They used a barter system.

They relied on advanced mathematics.

They did not engage in trading.

Question 7

What was the main currency used in the Gupta Empire for trading? You may select more than one option.

Precious metals and gems

Coins made of gold, silver, and copper

Herb and spices imported from other civilisations

Shells