1. Achievements and Contributions of Indian Culture Mauryan and Gupta Empires

2. Mauryan Empire Bureaucratic government Religious toleration

3. Gupta Empire Rose from the Mauryan Empire Patriarchal society Traded with Mediterranean Sea Cultural Achievements

4. Chandragupta Maurya Unified much of India

5. Asoka Leader of Mauryan Golden Age Toleration Good Government Roads

6. Religion Buddhism and Hinduism flourished Caste System developed

7. Literature and Arts Poetry Academics Drama (plays)

8. Astronomy Calendar based on solar cycle Proved earth was round –solar eclipse

9. Mathematics Modern numerals Concept of zero- decimal system Concept of

10. Medicine Medical guides compiled 1,000 diseases 500 medical plants

11. Trade Traded with Africa, Middle East, and China –Spices –Diamonds –Sapphires –Gold –Pearls –Woods