Choose the answers that correctly identify differences between the Mauryan and Gupta Empires. A) The Mauryan rulers preferred non-Hindu religions while the
Gupta rulers were followers of Hinduism.
B) During the Mauryan Empire, India suffered a period of decline
and during the Gupta Empire India flourished.
C) the Mauryan dynasty fell as a result of weak and inefficient
leaders while the Gupta dynasty faced external threats.
D) The Mauryan Empire actively entered into foreign trade, while
the Gupta rulers were more interested in internal trade.
E) The Mauryan Empire ruled over a large area of northern India,
while the Gupta Empire ruled over an area much less than that of
the Mauryan.