The Gupta Empire
Chandragupta I was responsible for doing this to northern India.
Unifying many kingdoms under his rule.
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
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.
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
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.
Buddhism changed as it spread from India to new regions, such as:
East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
and
Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand)
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.
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.
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.
In what ways were Sikhs different from Muslims and Hindus?
Muslims do not believe in reincarnation, Hindus do not believe in monotheism
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.