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1 Gupta Empire 320 CE – 535 CE Cy-Ranch Gupta

2 Instructions: Follow your teacher’s instructions about completing the Gupta Empire Graphic Organizer using the information in this presentation. You will be identifying characteristics of the empire and adding them to your organizer in the appropriate category. Cy-Ranch Gupta

3 How did geography influence Indian civilization?
Cy-Ranch Gupta How did geography influence Indian civilization? India’s location prompted greater contact and influences from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Physical barriers did provide a general isolation that led the subcontinent to develop unique culture and promote internal diversity. The subtropical climate and dependence upon monsoons affected the survival of development of culture as well.

4 Patriarchy in Classical India
Fathers and Husbands were dominate Indian laws supported males Arranged marriages ensured economic links and created little voice/choices for girls Cy-Ranch Gupta

5 The Gupta Dynasty After Mauryan Empire fell, India returns to fragmented regional kingdoms For about 500 years 320 AD- Gupta Dynasty rose to power Dominant until 550 Cy-Ranch Gupta

6 The Gupta Empire Rulers not as influential as Mauryans
But had greater overall impact Chandra Gupta I (320 – 335) United the people under the empire’s control Samudra Gupta ( ) Expanded empire with 40 years of conquest Chandra Gupta II ( ) Profitable trade with the Mediterranean Hindu revival Cy-Ranch Gupta

7 Moved center of government to the Ganges river in the east
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8 Hindu Rebirth During Mauryan Empire, Hinduism was overshadowed by Buddhism People felt disconnected from Hinduism Chandra Gupta II revived Hinduism Became more personal Grew in popularity Cy-Ranch Gupta

9 Support of arts, literature, and learning
The Gupta Empire The Gupta empire is considered a golden age of Hindu culture. golden age - peace, prosperity, and achievements. Support of arts, literature, and learning Universities built Great achievements in sciences and mathematics Cy-Ranch Gupta

10 Golden Age of Hindu Culture
Developed idea of infinity and Arabic numerals – Concept of Zero Believed the Earth rotated on its axis Accurately calculated the solar year Set broken bones to heal Minor skin grafts performed Cy-Ranch Gupta

11 Printed medicinal guides 500 healing plants identified
Medicine Literature Mathematics Astronomy Printed medicinal guides 1000 diseases classified Plastic Surgery C-sections performed Inoculations 500 healing plants identified Decimal System Concept of Zero PI = Kalidasa Solar Calendar The earth is round Gupta India Gupta Achievements Cy-Ranch Gupta

12 International Trade Heavily involved in Indian Ocean and Silk Road Trade Spices from SE Asia sold to Rome Imported ivory and gold from Africa Exported cloth, rice and wheat Trade leads to spread of Indian culture Especially Hinduism and Buddhism Arabic numerals to the Middle East Cy-Ranch Gupta

13 Gupta Empire: Cy-Ranch Gupta

14 International Trade Cy-Ranch Gupta

15 International Trade spices rice & wheat horses gold & ivory
cotton goods Cy-Ranch Gupta

16 Decline of the Gupta Empire
Overrun by the Huns Nomadic warriors Broke into fragmented regional kingdoms Not unified again until the Muslims invade in the 7th century Cy-Ranch Gupta

17 Processing: R.A.F.T writing
Choose one of the columns from the next slide. Follow your teacher’s instructions and write your response. For example: If you choose the Astronomer (role), write a lecture (format) to your students (audience) about your proof that the world is round (topic). Cy-Ranch Gupta

18 R.A.F.T Writing Role: Audience: Format: Topic:
Emperor Chandra Gupta II Indian astronomer A follower of Hinduism Hun Invader Audience: Indian subjects Students Hindus Enslaved Indians Format: Speech Lecture Letter Obituary Topic: Accomplish-ments of Gupta Empire Proof that the world is round Revival of Hindu Religion Fall of the Gupta Empire Cy-Ranch Gupta

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