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What was Chandragupta Maurya best known for?
He was a great Indian leader, best known for the reunification of northern India including the Indus Valley, Ganges Valley, and Southern Himalyas.
Under which empire was there a growth of knowledge revolving around astronomy, math, and medicine?
It was under the Gupta Empire.
Who founded Buddhism?
Buddhism originated from Siddhartha's Gautama's quest for enlightenment in the 6th century, BCE.
How did the Gupta Empire decline?
After Chandra Gupta's death, new invaders disrupted North India, the Hunas, related to the Huns, who overran the Gupta Empire.
What did Asoka implement to help the unfortunate?
He sent "officials of righteousness" to look out for citizens in every caste.
What was Ashoka best known for?
His conversion to Buddhism inspired him to send missionaries beyond India. By doing so, Buddhism gained millions of followers.
What trade route connection allowed for the Gupta Empire to flourish?
The Indian Ocean Trade Route
What did Buddhists follow?
They followed the eightfold path, rules of Buddhism.
How did the Maurya Empire begin?
Chandragupta Maurya gathered an army, killed the unpopular Nanda king, and claimed power in 321 B.C.
Which ruler was religiously tolerant and cared about the citizens' welfare?
Asoka paid close attention to how his empire was run and his citizens.
High Taxes on imperial subjects
Ex: Cotton Textiles
DAILY DOUBLE: Name at least 2 ways in which Religions changed in the Classical Era
Religions began to have written holy texts. Spread along vast regions because of Trade. There was an increase in images of divine figures
What religion did Asoka pursue and why did he contribute to its popularity?
At first, he was ruthless and unkind. However, filled with remorse for his actions, he decided to convert to Buddhism and spread its word by using missionaries.
Why was it hard to unite northern India?
There was diverse geography as well as rival kingdoms across northern plains.
Who invaded Northern India (after Chandragupta II's death)?
The Hunas, related to the Huns, invaded the Gupta empire.
During which empire did they realize that the Earth was round?
What are the two sects of Buddhism and which is more modern?
They differed in doctrines, one agreed, Mahayana, and the other disagreed, Theravada.
What was another reason for the Gupta Empire decline?
There were weak rulers against the invasive Hunas.
On which structure were laws written on (Maurya Empire)?
Asoka had written 33 edicts, which had common laws inscribed onto them.
DAILY DOUBLE: What did the Gupta Kings fund/ support in order to cultivate loyalty in their empire?
Buddhist Monasteries like Nalanda
Under which dynasty was pi understood as well as the concept of zero?
It was under the Gupta Empire.
What religion were the Gupta Kings?
Hindu
When did the Gupta Empire begin?
In 320 A.D, Chandra Gupta took power as well as the title, Great King of Kings.
When was the golden age of the Indian Empires?
It happened under the Gupta Empire, 320-467 A.D.