Empire
-The Mauryan Empire began when Chandragupta killed the unpopular king in 321 B.C. and claimed the throne.
-The empire consisted of northern India and went as far north as Kabul in Afghanistan
-To win wars, Chandragupta raised taxes so he could pay for clothes, food, and troops.
-He divided the area into 4 provinces and each was lead by a prince.
-Provinces were divided into districts
-The officials of these districts assessed taxes and enforced the law.
-In 301 B.C., Chandragupta's son took hold of the throne.
-After 32 yrs he passed the throne down to his son.
-The empire consisted of northern India and went as far north as Kabul in Afghanistan
-To win wars, Chandragupta raised taxes so he could pay for clothes, food, and troops.
-He divided the area into 4 provinces and each was lead by a prince.
-Provinces were divided into districts
-The officials of these districts assessed taxes and enforced the law.
-In 301 B.C., Chandragupta's son took hold of the throne.
-After 32 yrs he passed the throne down to his son.
Religion
-Buddha taught 'peace to all beings'.
-Asoka- won a battle at Kalinga but felt bad for the slaughter.
-As a result, he studied the teachings of Buddha.
-His new policies were carved into stone pillars; these policies stated he would treat all people humanely and fairly
-He built roads to the far corners of india, improved conditions along roads for easier travel, and wells were dug every 9 miles so people could refresh themselves.
-Buddhists who accepted the new doctrines belonged to the Mahayana.
-Those who followed the origional teachings of Buddha belonged to the Theravada.
-Artists carved Buddha sculptures in result to these new trends
-They were made so people could worship them.
-3 most important Hindu gods: Brahma (creator of the world)
Vishnu (preserver of the world)
Shiva (destroyer of the world)
-Asoka- won a battle at Kalinga but felt bad for the slaughter.
-As a result, he studied the teachings of Buddha.
-His new policies were carved into stone pillars; these policies stated he would treat all people humanely and fairly
-He built roads to the far corners of india, improved conditions along roads for easier travel, and wells were dug every 9 miles so people could refresh themselves.
-Buddhists who accepted the new doctrines belonged to the Mahayana.
-Those who followed the origional teachings of Buddha belonged to the Theravada.
-Artists carved Buddha sculptures in result to these new trends
-They were made so people could worship them.
-3 most important Hindu gods: Brahma (creator of the world)
Vishnu (preserver of the world)
Shiva (destroyer of the world)
Skills and achivements
Literature:
-Madurai was the site for literature
-Kalidasa was one of India's most appreciated writers
-His plays are respected because they are well written and emotional.
Arts:
-Groups of people traveled around the region and put on performances
-Drama was very popular
Astronomy:
-Sailors used the stars to heelp them navigate the seas.
-Eventually people used the sun to keep track of time instead of the moon.
-The lunar eclipse led people to figure out that the earth is round.
Mathematics:
-India held one of the most advanced mathematics systems in the world.
-The invented numerals, zero, and the decimal system.
Medecine:
-Medecine guides were made which talked about over 1,000 diseases and more than 500 medical plants
-Sergery was performed by Hindus and may have given injections
Architecture:
-Most buildings and other architecture were made from wood, clay, and brick.
-Many places were made to be marked as places of beauty.
-Madurai was the site for literature
-Kalidasa was one of India's most appreciated writers
-His plays are respected because they are well written and emotional.
Arts:
-Groups of people traveled around the region and put on performances
-Drama was very popular
Astronomy:
-Sailors used the stars to heelp them navigate the seas.
-Eventually people used the sun to keep track of time instead of the moon.
-The lunar eclipse led people to figure out that the earth is round.
Mathematics:
-India held one of the most advanced mathematics systems in the world.
-The invented numerals, zero, and the decimal system.
Medecine:
-Medecine guides were made which talked about over 1,000 diseases and more than 500 medical plants
-Sergery was performed by Hindus and may have given injections
Architecture:
-Most buildings and other architecture were made from wood, clay, and brick.
-Many places were made to be marked as places of beauty.
Trade
-Silk Roads- Caravan routes of trade that people used to bring silk from china to Western Asia, then to Rome.
-Goods were brought from India to Rome by costal routes
-Traders in India collected spices from Asia and then sold them to Roman merchants.
-India got ivory and gold from Africa and exported cotton cloth.
-Goods were brought from India to Rome by costal routes
-Traders in India collected spices from Asia and then sold them to Roman merchants.
-India got ivory and gold from Africa and exported cotton cloth.
Fall of the empire
-After Chandra Gupta died, the Hunas invaded Northern India.
-When the Gupta Empire broke into small kingdoms, many of these kingdoms were taken over by the Hunas or other Central Asian nomads.
-The empire ended in about A.D. 535.
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-When the Gupta Empire broke into small kingdoms, many of these kingdoms were taken over by the Hunas or other Central Asian nomads.
-The empire ended in about A.D. 535.
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