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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Gupta Empire

Question 1 • 2026_SUMMER 305_CR_2109010-M/J World History A

How did the borders of the Gupta Empire compare to the borders of the Maurya Empire?

Answer
A
The Maurya Empire extended farther south and west.
B
The Maurya Empire was smaller than the Gupta Empire.
C
The Maurya Empire and the Gupta Empire had the same borders.
D
The Maurya Empire extended farther east than the Gupta Empire.

Explanation

The Maurya Empire covered a larger area of the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire. It reached farther south and west, while the Gupta Empire was concentrated mainly in northern India. Therefore, “The Maurya Empire extended farther south and west” is correct.

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