The Gupta Empire Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 242-247 with your row group.

The Gupta Empire After the Maurya empire fell what empire reunited India? The Gupta Empire Under which Emperor did this empire reached its greatest size? Chandra Gupta II. What religion did this empire favor? Hinduism

The Gupta Empire Which Late Gupta numerals look most similar to those numerals we use today? Explain to students that in this section, they will read about Gupta achievements in mathematics, literature, art, astronomy, medicine, and metallurgy. Remind students that this chart is also in the Student Edition.

Key Ideas The Gupta dynasty created the second major Indian empire. The Gupta Empire Key Ideas The Gupta dynasty created the second major Indian empire. The Guptas ruled an India that made advances in the arts, science, and mathematics, including our modern system of numerals.

Key Terms citizenship—a status with political rights and obligations The Gupta Empire Key Terms citizenship—a status with political rights and obligations numeral—a symbol used to represent a number Students should use the Word Wise feature in the India’s Empires chapter of their Student Journal to explore Key Terms.

Key Terms decimal system—a counting system based on units of ten The Gupta Empire Key Terms decimal system—a counting system based on units of ten metallurgy—the science that deals with extracting metal from ore and using it to create useful objects Students should use the Word Wise feature in the India’s Empires chapter of their Student Journal to explore Key Terms.

A New Empire in India After the Maurya empire fell, India broke into The Gupta Empire A New Empire in India After the Maurya empire fell, India broke into small, warring kingdoms. These kingdoms traded with China, Southeast Asia, and the Roman empire. After 500 years, northern India was united again into one empire—the Gupta.

The Gupta Empire Who were the first three Gupta rulers, and what areas did they conquer? First Gupta Rulers As students complete this graphic organizer, have them study the map of the Gupta empire in Section 2 of this chapter.

A New Empire in India The Gupta empire reached its greatest size under Chandra Gupta II. Like Ashoka, Chandra Gupta II tried to bring peace and prosperity to India. Instead of trying to rule their entire empire directly, the Guptas allowed local leaders to make decisions.

A New Empire in India What people served on the council in villages? The Gupta Empire A New Empire in India What people served on the council in villages? What are guilds? Why were guilds important to city government?

A New Empire in India People living in the Maurya and Gupta empires The Gupta Empire A New Empire in India People living in the Maurya and Gupta empires were subjects, with a duty to obey the emperor. Yet some people in the Gupta empire also had a kind of citizenship, with political rights and obligations. The last Gupta ruler died around A.D. 540.

A Rich Culture Literature, painting, architecture, and other The Gupta Empire A Rich Culture Literature, painting, architecture, and other culture flourished under the Guptas. Much of the art was religious. Although Buddhism remained important, the Guptas favored Hinduism.

A Rich Culture The greatest writer of the time was the poet and The Gupta Empire A Rich Culture The greatest writer of the time was the poet and playwright Kalidasa. Dancers created works based on Hindu literature. Musicians played stringed instruments and drums.

A Rich Culture Drama often combined dance, music, and stories. The Gupta Empire A Rich Culture Drama often combined dance, music, and stories. The game of chess was invented under the Guptas and spread to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Artisans created beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temples, monasteries, and sculptures.

Mathematics and Science The Gupta Empire Mathematics and Science Gupta scholars developed the concept of zero, the decimal system, and numerals that we use today. With the new Indian system of numerals and the decimal system, operations such as multiplication and division became much easier. Aryabhata was an important Indian astronomer and mathematician.

What mathematical and astronomical discoveries did Aryabhata make? The Gupta Empire What mathematical and astronomical discoveries did Aryabhata make? Aryabhata’s Discoveries Mathematics • Astronomy Have students read the red subheads A New World of Mathematics and Astronomy before completing this graphic organizer.

Mathematics and Science The Gupta Empire Mathematics and Science Indian doctors developed a system of medicine known as Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medical textbooks described diseases, medicines, and treatments. Gupta artisans improved metallurgy and produced high-quality metal compounds.

Mathematics and Science The Gupta Empire Mathematics and Science What advances in medicine did Indian doctors make? Why would producing metals of great purity be considered an important skill by Gupta rulers?

Religion did not influence… The Gupta Empire Which aspects of Gupta civilization were connected to religion? Which were not? Gupta Civilization Religion influenced… Religion did not influence…