the gupta empire emerges in india....under the guptas, who ruled from a.d. 320 to about 540, india...
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Big Idea
The Gupta Empire emerges in India.
Essential Question
How did the Gupta’s bring about a Golden Age?
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Aim
• Describe the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire.
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Let’s Set The Stage…
Although many kingdoms flourished in central (middle) India, the
most powerful Indian states rose to its north. About 500 years after
the Mauryas, the Gupta dynasty again united much of India.
Gupta emperors organized a strong government that promoted
peace and prosperity. Under the Guptas, who ruled from A.D. 320
to about 540, India enjoyed a golden age, or period of great cultural
achievement.
• The Gupta Empire ruled parts of India from 320-
550 B.C.E.
• Gupta emperors organized a strong central
government but also gave great power to local
leaders.Government
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• These leaders were elected by traders and artists.
• In each village, a headman and council made
decisions for the village.
Government
• Chandragupta II was one of the most powerful
emperors of the Gupta empire.
• Chandragupta II ruled during the Golden Age of
India.
Chandragupta II
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• During his rule, Chandragupta II promoted
culture, art, mathematics, philosophy, religion and
astronomy.
Chandragupta II
• The village was the center of Indian life during
the Gutpa dynasty.
• Village life was governed by caste rules and
traditions.
Society
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• The Guptas followed the caste system.
• Castes are social groups that people are born into.
The Caste System
The Untouchables lived
harsh lives and were kept
apart from other members of
Gupta society.
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• Golden Ages require a lot of wealth.
• Wealthy families and the government provided
support to artists, scientists and mathematicians.
Money and Wealth
• Archaeologists have found many coins created by
the Gupta government.
• The coins show that the Gupta had the
technology and power to make them.
Money and Wealth
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• Producing gold coins also shows that the Gupta
Empire supported trading and their economy.
Money and Wealth
• Wealth and ideas passed along the Silk Road
(cultural diffusion) providing the money and ideas
necessary for Golden Ages.
Trading
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• Artistic and scientific achievements flourished
during the Gupta Dynasty.
Advances in Learning
• Indian mathematicians developed the concept of
zero (0) as well as the decimal system.
• Gupta mathematicians developed the system of
writing numbers that we use today.
Advances in Learning
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• Gupta doctors used herbs to treat illnesses.
• Doctors vaccinated people against smallpox one
thousand years before it was done in Europe.
Medicine
• Surgeons were able to set bones and repair facial
(face) injuries.
Medicine
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• Architects built stone temples for Hindu worship.
Architecture
• Buddhist architects constructed stupas.
Architecture
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• Stories and folk tales were created during
the Gupta dynasty.
Literature
• Eventually, Gupta India declined under the pressure
of weak rulers, civil war and foreign invaders.
• India split into many kingdoms and would see no
other great empire like those of the Mauryas or
Guptas for almost 1,000 years.
The Gupta Empire Declines
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Essential Question Answered
How did the Gupta’s bring about a Golden Age?
The Guptas brought about a Golden Age by
organizing a strong central government and
supporting artists, scientists and mathematicians.
The Guptas were successful traders on the Silk
Road and other trade routes.
Essential Question Answered
How did the Gupta’s bring about a Golden Age?
Artistic and scientific achievements flourished
during the Gupta Dynasty.
Indian mathematicians developed the concept of
zero (0) as well as the decimal system.
Doctors were able to treat illnesses and vaccinate
against diseases.
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Essential Question Answered
How did the Gupta’s bring about a Golden Age?
Architects also built beautiful temples for
worship and created great works of literature.
The Gupta era became known for its important
contributions to science, medicine, math,
architecture, art and literature.