The Gupta Empire
Chandragupta I was responsible for doing this to northern India.
Unifying many kingdoms under his rule.
The Guptas were overthrown by these people, leading to disunion and years of warfare.
Nomadic tribes/The Huns
Women in northern India experienced a change in these after the arrival of Islam
Rights, especially the right to do business and work outside the home.
How was the fall of the Gupta Empire similar to that of the Roman and Byzantine empires?
They were all attacked by nomadic warriors and tribes.
What was the relationship between Hindus and Muslims in Indian history?
Muslims invaded in the north, conquering and converting many Hindus. This led to numerous wars between the two groups, although some rulers were able to create peace. A new religion, Sikhism, emerged as a belief that combined both cultures' ideas.
This title may be translated to "Great King Who Rules Over Other Kings". Chandragupta I was called this by his people.
Maharaja Dhiraja
Buddhism changed as it spread from India to new regions, such as:
East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
and
Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand)
Akbar, a Mughal ruler, believed in having advisors who were:
Hindu and Muslim, in order to bring good ideas from both civilizations to his empire.
In what ways were Sikhs different from Muslims and Hindus?
Muslims do not believe in reincarnation, Hindus do not believe in monotheism
Why was "Maharaja Dhiraja" a good title for Chandragupta I?
He ruled over many smaller kingdoms and unified an enormous part of India.
This book's title may be translated as "The Great Book of India". It deals with a great war between two families who wish to rule over India, as well as philosophy regarding the goals one should have in life.
The Mahabharata
One of the ways Buddhism changed was with the new popularity of Bodhisattvas, which were:
Bodhisattvas were supposed to be enlightened people who stayed on Earth to spread Buddhism and help others rather than experience Nirvana themselves.
This new religion emerged during the Mughal period which practiced monotheism (an Islamic belief) but also believed in reincarnation (a Hindu belief).
Sikhism
Roman numerals were less easy to add, subtract, and multiply than Indian/Arabic numbers because:
They did not have place values/decimals, which made basic math much more complicated.
What makes the Gupta Empire a "golden age"?
Many great works of literature, including the Mahabharata, written. Much of India was unified under one ruler. Discoveries in astronomy and mathematics were made.
Indian astronomers discovered this about the Earth and its movement
The Earth is round and it rotates on its axis (spins)
Northern India was once again unified, but under an invading army and government that practiced this religion:
Islam
Sikhism and the religious tolerance of Akbar may be seen, in part, as a response to many years of war between these two groups.
Hindus and Muslims.
How did Mughal ruler Akbar demonstrate tolerance toward other religions?
He brought both Hindus and Muslims into his government. He also married Hindu princesses.
What might a Buddhist who achieved enlightenment do next?
They might seek Nirvana, or else they might return to Earth to teach others as a Bodhisattva.
Indian/Arabic numerals are easier to multiply because they group numbers in this way:
The decimal system (ones, tens, hundreds, tenths, hundredths, thousandths)
The Muslims who ruled over northern India were called:
The Delhi Sultanate/The Mughals
Shah Jahan built this enormous domed mausoleum for his wife, demonstrating the artistic beauty of Mughal architecture.
The Taj Mahal.
This book dealt with a war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It also dealt with the true purpose of life, according to Hindu religion.
The Mahabharata
This was the meaning of life, according to the Mahabharata
It shouldn't matter if you kill people in war, because everyone is reincarnated after they die. So, no matter what, be fearless and try your hardest, even if it is painful to do so.