Mauryan Empire
Who was the ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
Ashoka
Ashoka the Great
Who was the ruler of the Gupta Empire?
Chandragupta I
What are the 5 Pillars?
Declaration of faith (one god Allah)
Pray 5x a day
Charity (Zakat)
Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting (month of Ramadan)
What is the Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire known for?
Advancements in mathematics and medicine
Why did Ashoka convert to Buddhism?
Following the Battle of Kalinga, he saw all the death and destruction due to the battle
He wanted a more peaceful/ life without suffering under his Empire
How did the Gupta Empire control a large empire?
Favorable military alliances, an aggressive expansionist policy
elevated culture, art, math, philosophy, religion, and astronomy
Explain the historical circumstance of the Islamic Empire
Muhammad a former merchant was recognized as the last prophet of God (Allah). An angel Gabriel came to Muhammad in a cave and told him to spread the word of Alllah.
Arabian Peninsula
Mecca to Medina
The spread of Buddhism from India to China can be best described as
Cultural Diffusion
What were the Edicts of Ashoka and why were they important?
official orders by Ashoka with Buddhism influence listing main values
examples:
being kind, generous, truthful, pure
save animals/ nature
all buddha has said must be respected
welfare and happiness
What was the stepwell a key achievement during the Gupta Golden Age?
cylinder well used for water drinking washing bathing and irritation of crops
How did Islam Spread?
Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
State-controlled by religious Muslim ruler
3 continents
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share what belief
in one god monotheistic
moral conduct
Considered People of the book
What is religious toleration? Did the Mauryan Empire have religious toleration?
religious freedom to people of all faith and traditions without any discrimination. Religions are meant to promote peace and harmony in our society.
Yes, under Ashoka all religions were respected
What were some of the math achievements under the golden age?
Concept of zero
long form of the number pi
What did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad in the cave?
Allah's prophet and spread his belief throughout Mecca
List the 5 Pillars of Islam
Pray 5x a day
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Charity
Fasting during Ramadan
Declaration of faith in one god Allah
How did the Mauryan Empire collapse?
Ashoka's death left a power struggle
Invasions turmoil
500 years later strong leader arose
What was important about trade/coinage during the golden age?
silk road trade
wealth and ideas passed along trade network
coins mass produce them
easily tax business and transition
What is the name of the Muslim religious community?
Umma
What are three things a Golden Age has?
Peace
Prosperity
Achievements
Stable Government
Stable Economy