Q What are some modern day inventions that

Q: • What are some modern day inventions that were invented in the past and were improved upon over the years?

You must know how to : • 1. ) Define and explain how a Golden Age comes about in a country • 2. ) Describe the artistic and scientific inventions of the Gupta Dynasty in Ancient India

A Golden Age… Definition: Most flourishing and outstanding period in the history of artistic and scientific achievements 1. ) Do you think Singapore has ever, or is experiencing, a Golden Age? 2. ) What are the conditions that must be present in the country before a Golden Age takes place?

A Golden Age is when… “…a country (has) a sufficient level of wealth, stability and security before large numbers of its citizens can engage in pursuits broader than the basic struggle for survival that war and politics address ” John Adams

Conditions for a Golden Age 1. ) Good government 2. ) Thriving economy and trade 3. ) Time and money to develop new innovations and inventions 4. ) Safe society with sufficient food and shelter.

Ancient India The Gupta Dynasty

Make a travel poster! 1. Imagine time travel is possible. 2. You have to create travel posters to entice people to visit Ancient India during its Golden Age. 3. Draw out a chronological order of its artistic and scientific achievements. 4. Use the pictures given to you by your teacher to work on your posters.

Time to visit the travel booths! • You have to visit the travel booths and get your questions answered before you decide whether you want to travel to ancient India or not! • We will also vote for the best FOUR posters when you are done.

Summary • What is a Golden Age? • What conditions must be present in the country for a Golden Age? • What are three scientific achievements you can name from Ancient India?