PASS UP INDIAN CIVILIZATION ORGANIZER 1. Geography of the ___________ River Valley includes physical barriers such as the ________________ and ________ _______ mountains. Seasonal Winds, ____________, replenish the soil. (#1) 2. Centrally planned city-states, such as ______________ and __________ _______ showed a strong central government. (#1) 3. The writing of the Indus people was called ______________. To this day we can’t read this. (#1) 4. Not sure why Indus River Civilization collapsed. Some people believe the _______ - __________ people invaded around 1750 BC. (#1) 5. The Indo-Aryans wrote the ___________, their earliest religious texts, in the _____________ language. (#2) #1 = Indus River Notes#2 = Indo-Aryan Notes #3 = Hinduism Notes#4 = Buddhism Notes

Indian Civilization Review – 1750 BC Indus River Valley Civilizations develop (Harappa/Mehenjo-Daro) BC Indo-Aryans arrive bring the Vedas, the Caste System, & eventually the Upanishads

Indian Civilization Review – 500 BCHinduism is developed and becomes major religion in India BCSiddhartha Gautama develops Buddhism (4 Noble Truths, Eightfold Path)

Indian Civilization Review – 184 BCMauryan Empire – 600 ADGupta Dynasty

5. INDIAN EMPIRES

I. Mauryan Empire (321 BC – 184 BC) 1.Chandragupta Maurya became ruler of Northern India in 321 BC A. Chandragupta’s Achievements 1. Development of a postal system 2. Maintained a strong army and spies to keep control

I. Mauryan Empire (321 BC – 184 BC) 2. Asoka – Chandragupta’s grandson A. Took rule in 274 BC B. Controlled large armies, united the Indian sub-continent in brutal battles

I. Mauryan Empire (321 BC – 184 BC) 2. Asoka – Chandragupta’s grandson C. Converted to Buddhism after one battle a. Spread the teachings of Buddhism throughout India and Asia b. Allowed Hindu people to practice their religion, caste system remained

I. Mauryan Empire (321 BC – 184 BC) 2. Asoka – Chandragupta’s grandson D. The Rock Edicts a. Developed by Asoka b. Written in Sanskrit c. Carved on rock pillars and placed throughout Asoka’s empire d. Were laws stressing concern for human beings

I. Mauryan Empire (321 BC – 184 BC) 2. Asoka – Chandragupta’s grandson E. Mauryan Contributions a. Spread of Buddhism b. Provided free hospitals c. Veterinary clinics d. Built roads to connect empire

II. The Gupta Dynasty (310 AD – 600AD) 1. Known as the Golden Age of Indian Culture A. Chandragupta I (no relation to Chandragupta Maurya) took control of India in 310 AD

II. The Gupta Dynasty (310 AD – 600AD) 2. Gupta Religion A. Promoted the learning of the Upanishads B. Made Hinduism the official religion of the Empire C. Built temples to god and goddesses that worshipped the Brahmin Nerguna

II. The Gupta Dynasty (310 AD – 600AD) 3. Gupta Contributions a. Mathematics 1 Developed the concept of zero 2. Developed the concept of infinity 3. Developed the principles of Algebra

II. The Gupta Dynasty (310 AD – 600AD) 3. Gupta Contributions B. Astronomy 1. Realized the earth was round 2. Had some knowledge of gravity C Medicine 1. Doctors set bones, performed operations, and developed medical instruments D. Developed new textiles

D. Medicine They successfully inoculated people against smallpox, something not accomplished in the West until the 1700s

II. The Gupta Dynasty (310 AD – 600AD) 3. Gupta Contributions e. Literature 1. Mostly based on religion 2. Panchatantra – a tale that presented moral lessons through animals acting like animals 3. Drama became important during the Gupta Empire

COMPLETE INDIAN CIVILIZATION TEST REVIEW Bring back to desk so I can check it off. Complete PPT’s and Dropbox in Schoolspace