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The Maurya and Gupta Empires
In this lesson, students will be able to identify characteristics of the Maurya and Gupta Empires.
Students will be able to identify and/or define the following terms:
King Asoka
Gupta Empire
Golden Age
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Do you recognize which modern nationthe Mauryan empire was located in?
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The Mauryan Empire
• Around 323 B.C., a great empire emerged in northern India. It was called the Mauryan empire.
• The rulers of this empire conquered most of northern and central India.
• It was a vast empire.
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While there were many significant
rulers, King Asokawas the greatest
ruler of the Mauryanempire. King Asoka
converted to Buddhismafter witnessing
a particularly bloodybattle.
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King Asoka• King Asoka was the greatest ruler of the
Mauryan empire. He converted to Buddhism after witnessing a particularly bloody battle.
• King Asoka was religiously tolerant. He respected all religions.
• He improved roads, built hospitals, and sent teachers throughout the empire to encourage education and spread Buddhism.
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King Asokawas a religiously
tolerant ruler.He respected all
religions. Heruled a vast
empire and he ordered the
building of roadsand hospitals.
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King Asoka encouraged teachers tospread Buddhism throughout India and
beyond.
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The Collapse of the Mauryan Empire
• The Mauryan empire began to weaken after the death of King Asoka.
• The last emperor was assassinated around 185 B.C.
• Five centuries of disorder followed.
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Around 320 A.D.,another greatIndian empireemerged. It
was known asthe Gupta
empire.
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The Gupta Empire
• The rulers of the Gupta empire encouraged peace, prosperity, and trade.
• The Gupta empire is considered a golden age of Hindu culture.
• A golden age is a time of peace, prosperity, and great achievements.
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During the Guptaempire, Indian
mathematiciansmade great advances.
They discoveredthe concept of zero
and the decimal system.
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The Golden Age of Hindu Culture
• The Gupta empire is considered a golden age of Hindu culture.
• Hindu mathematicians developed the concept of zero, the decimal system, and the concept of infinity.
• Great works of Hindu literature were produced.
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Indian artists createdbeautiful works of artand great works of
literature were producedduring the golden age
of Hindu culture.
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Questions for Reflection:
• Who was King Asoka and why did he convert to Buddhism?
• List three accomplishments of King Asoka.
• What is a golden age?
• Why is the Gupta Empire considered a golden age?
• List three accomplishments of Indian mathematicians during the Gupta empire.