Gupta Empire 320 CE 535 CE CyRanch Gupta

Gupta Empire 320 CE – 535 CE Cy-Ranch Gupta

Instructions: • Follow your teacher’s instructions about completing the Gupta Empire Graphic Organizer using the information in this presentation. • You will be identifying characteristics of the empire and adding them to your organizer in the appropriate category. Cy-Ranch Gupta

Cy-Ranch Gupta How did geography influence Indian civilization? • India’s location prompted greater contact and influences from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. • Physical barriers did provide a general isolation that led the subcontinent to develop unique culture and promote internal diversity. • The subtropical climate and dependence upon monsoons affected the survival of development of culture

Patriarchy in Classical India • Fathers and Husbands were dominate • Indian laws supported males • Arranged marriages ensured economic links and created little voice/choices for girls Cy-Ranch Gupta

The Gupta Dynasty • After Mauryan Empire fell, India returns to fragmented regional kingdoms • For about 500 years • 320 AD- Gupta Dynasty rose to power • Dominant until 550 Cy-Ranch Gupta

The Gupta Empire • Rulers not as influential as Mauryans • But had greater overall impact • Chandra Gupta I (320 – 335) • United the people under the empire’s control • Samudra Gupta (335 -376) • Expanded empire with 40 years of conquest • Chandra Gupta II (376 -415) • Profitable trade with the Mediterranean • Hindu revival Cy-Ranch Gupta

• Moved center of governm ent to the Ganges river in the east Cy-Ranch Gupta

Hindu Rebirth • During Mauryan Empire, Hinduism was overshadowed by Buddhism • People felt disconnected from Hinduism • Chandra Gupta II revived Hinduism • Became more personal • Grew in popularity Cy-Ranch Gupta

The Gupta Empire • The Gupta empire is considered a golden age of Hindu culture. • golden age - peace, prosperity, and achievements. • Support of arts, literature, and learning • Universities built • Great achievements in sciences and mathematics Cy-Ranch Gupta

Golden Age of Hindu Culture • Developed idea of infinity and Arabic numerals – Concept of Zero • Believed the Earth rotated on its axis • Accurately calculated the solar year • Set broken bones to heal • Minor skin grafts performed Cy-Ranch Gupta

500 healing plants identified Printed medicinal guides Plastic Surgery Gupta Achievements 1000 diseases classified Kalidasa Literature Medicine Inoculations Gupta India C-sections performed Decimal System Mathematics Concept of Zero PI = 3. 1416 Cy-Ranch Gupta Solar Calendar Astronomy The earth is round

International Trade • Heavily involved in Indian Ocean and Silk Road Trade • Spices from SE Asia sold to Rome • Imported ivory and gold from Africa • Exported cloth, rice and wheat • Trade leads to spread of Indian culture • Especially Hinduism and Buddhism • Arabic numerals to the Middle East Cy-Ranch Gupta

Gupta Empire: 320 -647 Cy-Ranch Gupta

International Trade Cy-Ranch Gupta

International Trade sp ic es rice & whea horses t ry o v i & gold ods o g on cot t spices gold & ivory Cy-Ranch Gupta

Decline of the Gupta Empire • Overrun by the Huns • Nomadic warriors • Broke into fragmented regional kingdoms • Not unified again until the Muslims invade in the 7 th century Cy-Ranch Gupta

Processing: R. A. F. T writing • Choose one of the columns from the next slide. Follow your teacher’s instructions and write your response. • For example: If you choose the Astronomer (role), write a lecture (format) to your students (audience) about your proof that the world is round (topic). Cy-Ranch Gupta

R. A. F. T Writing Role: Emperor Chandra Gupta II Indian astronomer A follower of Hun Invader Hinduism Audience: Indian subjects Students Hindus Enslaved Indians Format: Speech Lecture Letter Obituary Topic: Accomplishments of Gupta Empire Proof that the world is round Revival of Hindu Religion Fall of the Gupta Empire Cy-Ranch Gupta