Government The Guptas rule was much looser than

Society and Economy Social Structure of the Gupta Empire The Gupta Economy Once the

Math and Science Math Developed the concept of zero And infinity! And The Decimal

Medicine The Gupta’s were skilled plastic surgeons! Probably better than the ones who worked

Writing and Literature Look! Its Sanskrit! The classical language of India (Aryans)! One of

Society and Economy Government 1. Describe the social structure of the Gupta Empire. 1.

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Government The Gupta’s rule was much looser than Maurya rule in that much power was left in the hands of individual villages and of city governments elected by merchants and artisans. The Guptas ruled without corporal punishment and people did not have to pay heavy taxes.

Society and Economy Social Structure of the Gupta Empire The Gupta Economy Once the people of India learned of the silk road, they realized they could make a profit by acting as middlemen. For example, Indian traders would by goods from traders coming out of China and sell those goods to traders who were traveling to Rome! The prosperity of Gupta India contributed to a flowering in the arts and learning!

Math and Science Math Developed the concept of zero And infinity! And The Decimal System Science The Gupta’s made Major advances in astronomy! They calculated the year to 365. 36 days! Amazing!

Medicine The Gupta’s were skilled plastic surgeons! Probably better than the ones who worked on these two! They also established free hospitals for the poor!

Writing and Literature Look! Its Sanskrit! The classical language of India (Aryans)! One of the most famous plays written at this time was Shakuntala, which tells the moving story of a king who marries the lovely orphan Shakuntala. Under an evil spell, the king forgets his beloved bride. After many plot twists, he finally recovers his memory and is reunited with her! Drama was very popular during the Gupta empire.

Society and Economy Government 1. Describe the social structure of the Gupta Empire. 1. How did the Guptas rule different than the Mauryans? 2. On which religion is this based? 2. In your opinion, which empire, Maurya or Gupta had a better government? Explain! 3. Explain how the silk road contributed to India’s prosperity. Math and Science 1. Identify 3 mathematical achievements made by the Gupta Empire. 2. Identify 1 Scientific achievement made by the Gupta Empire. 3. How do these achievements impact the world today? The Golden Age of the Gupta Empire Medicine 1. Describe 2 achievements made by the Gupta Empire in the area of medicine. Writing and Literature 1. Identify the classical language of Hinduism. Close Determine three reasons why or why not you believe the Gupta Empire was a “golden age” in India: 1. 2. Explain why you think these were important achievements. 2. Summarize the plot of the play Shakuntala. 2. 3.