Question

summarize the rise and fall of the gupta empire. (1 point)

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 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 slowly because of attacks from the mongols

Explanation:

1. Analyze the rise of the Gupta Empire: The Gupta Empire expanded rapidly through military conquests, so options suggesting a slow rise via diplomacy are incorrect.
2. Analyze the fall of the Gupta Empire: The empire declined gradually due to attacks from the Huns and the Pushyamitras, along with internal conflicts. Attacks from Mongols are incorrect (Mongol invasions were later in other regions), and the idea of the military taking over to form a new empire is not accurate for its decline. The option stating it rose quickly via military conquest and declined slowly due to Huns, Pushyamitras, and internal conflict matches historical facts.

Answer:

C. 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.