Elbert & Mattius

Ancient Indian Empire Covered Indian Subcontinent From 320 CE to 550 CE Advanced in science, engineering, technology, art, literature, and etc

Depicting the cultural elements of the Gupta Empire Classifying into 6 different sections – PERSIA Some deductive thinking process with given facts

ABOUT – How power is distributed and how decisions are made Fact 1: Succession, inheritance of throne – It answers the question: “How are the leaders chosen?”

Fact 2: Villages were protected from bandits and raids with local military squads. (Each squad was made up of one elephant, one chariot, three armored cavalrymen and five foot soldiers.) - It answers the question: “How did the government protect civilians? Fact 3: From Pataliputra, their capital, leaders tried to retain political power by committing judicious marriage alliances for stronger military and political strength. (Pragmatism) - It answers the question: “What were some ways for leaders to maintain their political power?”

ABOUT – The making and distributing of money/wealth Fact 1: Rewards of money were given to writers, artists, and scholars to encourage them to produce wonderful work, and they did. - It answers the question: “How did artists earn money?”

Fact 2: Stalls for selling things were located on both sides of the street. - It answers the question: “How were businesses conducted by people?” Fact 3: In the Gupta Empire, wheat was the main crop, and people kept cows for milk. - It answers the question: “What were some goods produced by farmers (or people)?”

ABOUT – How a society describes the supernatural Fact 1: The emperor sent missionaries around India and Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism. – It answers the question: “How was the religion diffused?”

Fact 2: During the Gupta period, people had the freedom of religion. – It answers the question: “How did people choose religion?” Fact 3: True to the Buddhist principle of respect for all life, Asoka (the emperor) stopped eating most meats and limited Hindu animal sacrifices. - It answers the question: “What were some religious practices that were done by followers?

ABOUT – How individuals in a society interact with each other Fact 1: During the Gupta period, people were given free medical care, which included simple surgery. - It answers the question: “What did the government do to help people?”

Fact 2: Criminals were never put to death. Instead, they were fined for their crimes. - It answers the question: “How did the government organize the society in a good way?” (enlightening) Fact 3: In ancient India, the most popular form of marriage was called Swayamvara. (a group of potential grooms assembled at the bride's house and the bride selected her spouse) - It answers the question: “What traditions did people have?”

ABOUT – How a society tends to solve problems Fact 1: Hindu mathematicians were the first to use a system of numbers based on ten. - It answers the question: “What are some major accomplishments of this culture?”

Fact 2: The Gupta Empire had many universities, and students came from as far away as China to study at those schools. - It answers the question: “What is this culture known for?” Fact 3: Ancient Indians invented many of the games we play today, like chess, polo, and playing cards. - It answers the question: “What is this culture known for?”

ABOUT – What a society sees as beautiful, how it defines beauty, and how it entertains itself Fact 1: The Golden Age of Gupta dynasty encompassed other arts, including painting, music, dance, and literature. - It answers the question: “What are some forms of art?”

Fact 2: Dancers have performed Indian classical dances since a few centuries before the Gupta era up through the present day. Each movement of the arms, hands, and eyes carries particular meaning. - It answers the question: “In what ways did people try to express themselves?” Fact 3: In the north, Ancient Indians wore (some still wear) an unstitched garment called “dhoti”. People also wore lots of jewelry. It was used both by men and women. - It answers the question: “How did people decorate themselves?”

During the Gupta era, many things like policies, education systems, beliefs, and market systems were quite similar to those of modern societies. People at that time were living in well- organized society, also under the properly established, and also pretty humanistic government system.

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