1. Indian Leaders and Religions Unit 1, SSWH 2 a and b

2. SSWH 2 a & b
Describe the development of Indian civilization; include the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire, the “Golden Age” under Gupta, and the emperor Ashoka.
Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.

3. How did the achievements of the Chinese and Indians impact society?

4. Maurya Empire Chandragupta Maurya killed the king
He creates empire (2,000+ miles), united north India – divided empire into 4 provinces
Cruel to subjects p

5. Emperor Asoka Ruled for 37yrs., greatest ruler
Warrior King with Army of Elephants
Massacre at Kalinga causes him to convert to Buddhism
Buddhist, ruled “peace to all beings”
Improved road system (increased trade, communication, & travel)

6. Subjects treated fairly: toleration, nonviolence
Fall of Empire: after his death, people fought for land & power p

7. Gupta Empire Created through marriage, expands through war
Chandra Gupta I marries & takes title “King of Kings” creating the Empire

8. Chandra Gupta II expands territory and rules during the “Golden Age” of the Empire
Peace Agreements are made, Trade Increase, Art and Religion flourish
Hinduism primary religion
Empire declines, invasions p

9. Hinduism No founder, collection of different beliefs
Moksha (liberation from desires)
Reincarnation: reborn to new lives
Karma: soul’s good or bad deeds, determines new life
Upanishads (text): how to achieve moksha
Caste System (social class): strengthened by religion p.76-78

10. Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama
Enlightenment (wisdom): escape human suffering
Reincarnation used to gain nirvana
Nirvana: perfect understanding, no pain, no more reincarnations
Jatakas (text): about Buddha
Rejects Caste System & multiple gods of Hinduism p.79-82

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