1. Empires of India

2. Maurya Empire Lasted from 321 B.C. to 185 B.C. (about 150 years) Mostly in modern-day India. Parts in modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Iran Population is estimated between 50-60 million 320 B.C. 305 B.C. 300 B.C.

3. Maurya Empire Founded by Chandragupta Maurya when he was only 20 years old Developed a trading network across South Asia – Created a system of finance, administration, and security Ashoka the Great (the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya) spread the teachings of Buddha – After witnessing a devastating war that killed thousands, he renounced war and violence

4. Gupta Empire Lasted 320-550 AD (about 230 years) Founded by Maharaja Sri-Gupta

5. Gupta Empire Many inventions and scientific discoveries – Called the “Golden Age of India” Developed Arabic numerals, the basis of our number system – Further developed the number system of the Indus Valley Civilization

6. Mughal Empire Lasted 1526-1858 (332 years) Estimated population of 150 million Under the rule of Akbar the Great, the Empire enjoyed cultural and economic success Spread Islam throughout South Asia

7. Mughal Empire Famous architecture: Lalbagh Fort Taj Mahal Red Fort in Delhi Jama Mosque

8. Fall of the Mughal Empire In the late 1700s, the Empire began to lose power. This was due to: – Wars of succession (people wanting to be free) – Food shortages and famine – Invaders from Persia – British Colonization of India finally ended the Mughal Empire for good in 1858

9. Create Your Own Currency $ The Mauryan Empire created the world’s first currency (money) $ On construction paper, create your own currency. You can create dollar bills and/or coins – Make sure to include the name of your country – Make sure to include how much your money is worth

10. Review (for 1 bonus point) Group 1 Who created the world’s first flush toilets?

11. Review (for 1 bonus point) Group 2 What were the two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

12. Review (for 1 bonus point) Group 3 What empire made many scientific discoveries during the “Golden Age of India” and further developed the numeral system?

13. Review (for 1 bonus point) Group 4 People of the Indus Valley Civilization used what kind of markings on their property?

14. Review (for 1 bonus point) Group 5 In what two modern-day countries did the Indus Valley Civilization live?