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, and education produced
• C. the absence of regional violence
• D. the amount of gold traded within the empire
• E. the increase in tight, centralized control of Gupta leaders

Answer 1

The correct option is B the increase in the amount of art, literature, and education produced

The Gupta period witnessed a tremendous progress in the field of art, science and literature and on account of this it has been called “a golden age”. Kalidas, Basha, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Amarsimha, etc made great contribution in the literature. Gupta period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture.Kankali Devi Temple, Dasavatara Temple, Vishnu and Varsha Temple at Eran, etc all were constructed during this period. Painting and art reached its zenith during this period.