Mauryan Era
Created the first Indian Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
This powerful empire emerged after the Mauryans fell
Gupta Empire
Mahabharata and Ramayana, fall under this genre
epic poems
This mathematical achievement by the Gupta that result in a new number that means nothing
Who founded the Gupta Empire
Chandragupta
After witnessing a bloody war, this Mauryan ruler famously converted to Buddhism to promote peace
Ashoka
city was the capital for both major indian empires
Pataliputra
This architectural term refers to a rounded, dome-like monument built to house holy relics
stupa
"step-by-step" method for solving complex problems
algorithms
Which empire was easier to manage and why
Gupta because it was smaller
To improve travel and trade, Ashoka ordered the construction of what
roads
This legendary Gupta-era writer
Kalidasa
performing one's moral and social duties based on their status is called what
Dharma
Indian doctors could perform this type of surgery
nose surgery
What religion did the Gupta dynasty follow
Hinduism
In a system of "centralized government," authority is concentrated in this specific type of location
capital city
Gupta era is often given this nickname due it its massive growth in art, science, and trade
Golden Age
name for a traveler who treks long distances to visit a sacred site
pilgrim
This famous Gupta scientist is known for his work in both astronomy and the development of algebra
Aryabhata
What two things did ancient Indians understood about Earth
It was round and revolved around the Sun
Following the death of Ashoka, the empire began to crumble due to rebellions caused by these two economic burdens
high taxes and crop seizures
Which Gupta ruler expanded the empire in northern India
Samudragupta
Many of the most famous ancient Indian stories and religious texts were originally composed in this language
Sanskrit
Beyond surgery, Indian doctors believed what about illness
You can prevent them by staying clean
What 3 thinking Chandragupta Maurya set up in his empire
Strong army, spy network, and postal system