Bell Ringer! For each of the five belief systems, write down TWO things they believe. I do not want moral codes or holy books…I want what those things say!
Bell Ringer! JudaismIslamChristianity
Bell Ringer! BuddhismHinduism
Agenda 1.Bell Ringer (nice job!) 2.Notes – India 3.Practice
Meanwhile, in India… MAURYA AND GUPTA EMPIRES
Let’s think back for a second… Cities Mohenjo-daro, Harappa Government Had it, evidenced by urban planning Language/Writing System Had it, but we cannot read it Religion Polytheistic Social Hierarchy Ruling class, soldiers, peasants Technology Sewer systems Job Specialization Rulers, priests, soldiers, peasants, farmers, craftsmen
Different Civilizations India existed as a region of city states These different civilizations did not always work together or get along
The Maurya Empire Chandragupta was the first Mauryan emperor He unified the city states Well Organized Bureaucracy – System of managing government through departments run by appointed officials
Maurya under Asoka Chandragupta’s grandson Asoka took the throne Asoka became Buddhist He sent Buddhist missionaries to spread Buddhism Across India, West Asia, Southeast Asia, Greece However, he was tolerant of other beliefs His rule brought peace and prosperity, and the empire declined after his death
Pillars of Asoka Set up across the Mauryan Empire Announced laws, promised a good government, and encouraged a Buddhist way of life Talked about right behavior, kindness, respect for animals, etc.
Accomplishments of Maurya United India for the first time Peace and prosperity Trade flourished Pataliputra (the capital) Large, rich city that had schools, a library, and encouraged advanced learning Spread Buddhism via missionary activity
Fall of the Maurya After Asoka died, rulers after him were weak They were unable to control the vast empire The provinces began to rule themselves independently
Gupta Empire The next family to reunite India
The Gupta Golden Age Golden Age: A time of wealth and learning Math: concept of zero and decimal system Medicine: vaccination for smallpox Stupas: large dome-shaped shrines for Buddhist worship
Gupta Government Pataliputra still the capital Strong central government Local Government a village headman and council made decisions for the village
Hinduism and Gupta Society Used caste system to control all aspects of village life Joint families: parents, children, grandparents, uncles, cousins, EVERYONE is sharing a home Patriarchal: oldest male runs the household Arranged Marriages: parents pick your husband/wife and you could only marry within the caste
Fall of the Gupta Similar story to the Maurya Empire Weak rulers Foreign invasions
Homework! Page 29 in your Orange Packet!