How did advancements during the gupta period transform mathematics?
a. they invented algebra.
b. they created the concepts of square numbers and square roots.
c. they developed a decimal system with a numeral for zero.
d. they made progress in metallurgy.

under whose reign did the gupta empire reach its greatest size?

a.
chandragupta maurya

b.
chandra gupta i

c.
samudra gupta

d.
chandra gupta ii

which game was invented in india?

a.
solitaire

b.
mahjongg

c.
chess

d.
checkers

The Gupta empire (320 CE - 550 CE), also known as The Golden Age of India was marked by extensive inventions and discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, literature,  logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.

1) During this Chandragupta reign a group of nine scholars, also called as the Nine Jewels produced advancements in many academic fields. Within those advancements, they developed a decimal system with a numeral for zero, postulated the theory that the Earth moves round the Sun, and studied solar and lunar eclipses.

2) The correct answer is letter D, Chandra Gupta II. Under his reign Chandragupta II carried the biggest promotion of science, art, philosophy, and religion by the government. During the 4th century, Chandragupta Vikramaditya conquered about twenty one kingdoms, both in and outside India.

3) Chess was first invented by Indians in ancient India and was first played by 4 players  This game was known in India nearly 3,000 years ago.

1) The correct answer is C.

Around 476-550 AD, during the Gupta dynasty, Aryabhata (who was the first great mathematician and astronomer of classical India) wrote “Aryabhatiya”, his most important work in mathematics and astrology. It is the creator of zero, the decimal system and an approximation to π. This and his works in astrology can be found in Aryabhatiya.

2) The correct answer is D.

Chandra Gupta I (321 AD) conquered much of Magadha, Prayaga and Saketa and his kingdom extended from the Ganges River to Prayaga. Samudra Gupta (335 AD) conquered over thirty kingdoms and his rule extended from the Himalayas to the river Narmada, and from the Brahmaputra to the Yamuna. But the Gupta dynasty reached its greatest territorial extension with Chandra Gupta II, who expanded his domains to the west, defeating the Saka.

3) The correct answer is C.

Chess was born in the Indus Valley, in India in the sixth century.

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.

ghana achieved independence peacefully, while algeria gained independence through an armed struggle.