Gupta Empire
Where was the Gupta Empire located?
India
- Military/ warrior based
- Men had to be warriors
- Harsh treatment
- Woman had more freedom
-killed weak babies
- Metal bars for money
How did the Silk road lead to cultural diffusion?
It led the movement of people, goods, and ideas.
The Mauryan Empire is in what modern day country?
India
What is the difference between MONOTHEISM and POLYTHEISM
MONOTHEISM is the belief in one God.
POLYTHEISM is the belief in many Gods.
How did the Gupta Empire act with other countries?
They encouraged peace, prosperity, and traded with foreign lands!
OLIGARCHY- small group of people ruled
These were the rich and nobles
In ancient China, power passed from one dynasty to the next through:
The Mandate of Heaven
Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
Chandragupta
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spread of beliefs, religions, customs, and more from country to country.
Name some achievements of the Gupta Empire!
- Supported arts and literature
- Created poems in Sanskirt (their language)
- Painted colorful murals
Describe features of the Athens Empire
- Democratic government
- Valued education, literature, and arts
- Valued philosophers
- Many advancements in science and math
What dynasty ruled Ancient China?
Han dynasty
Who is at the bottom of the Hindu Caste System?
Untouchables
What is a Polis?
A Polis is a Greek city-state.
The Gupta Empire had many achievements in the advancement of math. What was the most important mathematical achievement?
The use of zero!
Describe the government in Ancient Athens.
Democracy is the rule by the people!
Name some contributions/achievements of the Han Dynasty
- Acupuncture
- Wrote textbooks about zoology and botany.
- Made paper from wood pulp
What is the Hindu Caste System?
A pyramid of classes
What was the Silk road?
In ancient China, network of trade routes which connected east Asia and the Middle East.
What led to the fall of the Gupta Empire?
The Huns (war-like people of China) invaded northeastern India
Describe how Ancient Greece had an influence on architecture today?
Ancient Greece introduced stone columns that were used in buildings such as the White House.
- The triangle capital at the top of the buildings can be seen on top on stone columns.
- Steep steps
What was the belief system of Ancient China?
Confucianism
How many parts was the Mauryan empire split into?
2
The east and the west
What is the mandate of heaven?
Where the "son of heaven" is the person who rules Ancient China. Religion determined who was King.