Classical India Date: 1/19/16

Aim: Why was the Gupta Empire considered the “Hindu Golden Age”? Do –Now: (Review) Who was Ashoka and what was he best known for accomplishing in the Mauryan Empire? 1/19/16

Gupta Empire The Gupta Empire existed from 240 to 550 CE and covered much of India and was a return to Hinduism. The Gupta Empire existed from 240 to 550 CE and covered much of India and was a return to Hinduism. Advancements in math (creation of absolute zero), science, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Advancements in math (creation of absolute zero), science, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.

Classwork: 1/19/16 Grab a laptop and open Gupta Empire Worksheet. Grab a laptop and open Gupta Empire Worksheet. There are two secondary documents: With each you need to do three things: There are two secondary documents: With each you need to do three things: Define Vocabulary (i.e. Golden Age, Patriarchy, Matriarchy) Define Vocabulary (i.e. Golden Age, Patriarchy, Matriarchy) Summarize each document in the form of notes in your notebook. Any words you don’t know you should write separately (try to use context clues to figure out words on your own). Summarize each document in the form of notes in your notebook. Any words you don’t know you should write separately (try to use context clues to figure out words on your own). Answer Questions individually on the Word Document or in your notebook. Answer Questions individually on the Word Document or in your notebook.

Classwork: 1/19/16 (Cont.) Group Discussion: Group Discussion: What similarities do we see in the Gupta society that are similar to any other civilizations we have studied? What similarities do we see in the Gupta society that are similar to any other civilizations we have studied? Why is studying about gender relations important in understanding a civilization? What does this tell us about tradition, culture and religion in the Gupta Empire? Why is studying about gender relations important in understanding a civilization? What does this tell us about tradition, culture and religion in the Gupta Empire?