Question

summarize the rise and fall of the gupta empire. (1 point) the gupta empire rose slowly through diplomacy. it declined slowly because of attacks from the huns and the pushyamitras. the gupta empire rose quickly through military conquest. it declined slowly because of attacks from the huns and the pushyamitras, as well as internal conflict. the gupta empire rose quickly through military conquest. it declined quickly because its military took over power to make a new empire. the gupta empire rose quickly through military conquest. it declined slowly because of attacks from the mongols.

Explanation:

To determine the correct summary of the Gupta Empire's rise and fall:

• Analyze the rise: The Gupta Empire expanded rapidly via military conquest (not diplomacy), so options with "rose slowly" or incorrect rise methods are eliminated.
• Analyze the fall: It declined slowly due to attacks from the Huns and Pushyamitras, plus internal conflicts. Attacks from Mongols are incorrect (Mongols rose later), and a quick decline due to military takeover is also incorrect. The second option matches the historical context: rapid rise through military conquest, slow decline from Huns, Pushyamitras, and internal conflict.

Answer:

B. The Gupta Empire rose quickly through military conquest. It declined slowly because of attacks from the Huns and the Pushyamitras, as well as internal conflict.