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Ancient India Develops
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Aryans transform India
Before 2000 B.C. the Aryans migrated into the Indus River valley from the north.
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Mountain passes in the Hindu Kush provided migration
routes into the Indian Subcontinent (e.g. Khyber Pass).
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The Aryans created a structured society (caste system).
1. The caste system was based on occupation. 2. People were divided into four classes
1. Brahmins: Priests 2. Warriors 3. Traders and Landowners 4. Peasants
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3. People’s class or caste was decided by birth. 1. Class determined occupation, who you would marry
(all social interactions) 2. Untouchables: those who lived outside the caste
system (their touch would endanger ritual purity of others)
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When the Aryans migrated into India they
asserted their dominance.
The civilization of India developed around the
Indus & Ganges Rivers.
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Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro (Mound of the dead) 1. These were cities at the center of the Indus River
Valley Civilization
2. Very advanced: Urban centers, diversified
economies, cities laid out on precise grid systems,
sophisticated plumbing & sewer systems
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Hinduism
The religion of Hinduism made important contributions to classical India.
Hinduism influenced Indian society and culture and is still practiced today.
Unlike Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam, Hinduism cannot be traced back to one founder or one single set of ideas.
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Characteristics of Hinduism: 1. Belief in many forms of one God
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2. Reincarnation: Rebirth based upon karma
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3. Karma: knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences
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4. Vedas & Upanishads: sacred writings
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5. Spread along major trade routes e.g. The Silk Roads
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Hindus see religion as way of liberating the soul from illusions, disappointments, & mistakes of everyday life.
Interconnectedness of all life is a basic concept in all Indian religions.
When a person achieves moksha (perfect understanding) they get release from this world.
Reincarnation 1. Born again and again until moksha is achieved
2. Karma-good or bad deeds influence specific life circumstances: caste, health, wealth or poverty
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Buddhism
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Buddhism is a religion that emerged in the part of India that
is present day Nepal.
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The religion of Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha.
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Buddhism: 1. Criticized the caste system 2. Buddha: “The Enlightened One” 3. Buddhists believe religious life offers refuge from
inevitable suffering.
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4. Gautama walked through forest for 6 years
looking for enlightenment
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Four Noble Truths of Buddhism 1. Life in this world involves suffering and
unhappiness
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2. Unhappiness is caused by the desire of worldly things.
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3. Happiness can be achieved by detaching oneself from
desire for worldly things
4. Nirvana: release from desire, selfishness and pain-can
be reached by following the eightfold path.
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The Eightfold Path to
Enlightenment The eightfold path consists of basic rules for conduct and thought.
Buddhists seek to help others free themselves from suffering.
1. Right Views
2. Right Intent
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Work
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
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Beliefs of Buddhism Accepted reincarnation but rejected many gods of Hinduism
Dharma-Buddhist doctrine of law
Monks and nuns vow to live a life of poverty, not to marry
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Mauryan Empire
By 600 B.C., India was divided into many
small kingdoms.
Later, Chandragupta Maurya united
northern kingdoms to create the Mauryan
Empire.
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The Mauryians
continued the
political unification
of much of India.
Chandragupta
managed his empire
by dividing it into
four provinces, each
headed by a royal
prince.
Other officials
assessed taxes and
enforced law.
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Mauryan Empire
The Mauryan
Empire was
brought to its
greatest heights
by King Asoka.
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Contributions of the
Mauryan Empire:
1. Spread of Buddhism
Asoka converted to
Buddhism after a terrible
battle.
He ruled his empire by the
Buddha’s teaching of
“peace to all beings.”
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Buddhism became a major faith when Asoka sent missionaries out through Asia King Asoka’s missionaries and their writings spread from India to China and other parts of Asia
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Contributions cont. 2. Free hospitals
3. Veterinary clinics
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Contributions cont. 4. Good roads
Asoka had extensive roads built to connect the
corners of the empire.
There were rest stations with wells every nine
miles.
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Fall of the Mauryan Empire
After the death of Asoka, the empire
splintered.
There was a 500 year period of turmoil in
India.
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Gupta Empire
Chandra Gupta
came to power
through a royal
marriage.
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Gupta Empire
He expanded the Gupta Empire through 40
years of conquest.
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The Gupta Empire was the Golden Age of
classical Indian Culture
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Contributions of the Gupta Empire
1. Mathematics (concept of zero)
2. Medical Advances (set bones)
3. Astronomy: concept of a round Earth
4. New textiles
5. Literature