Bell Ringer! For each of the five belief systems, write down TWO things they believe. I do not want moral codes or holy books…I want what those things say!

Bell Ringer! JudaismIslamChristianity

Bell Ringer! BuddhismHinduism

Agenda 1.Bell Ringer (nice job!) 2.Notes – India 3.Practice

Meanwhile, in India… MAURYA AND GUPTA EMPIRES

Let’s think back for a second… Cities Mohenjo-daro, Harappa Government Had it, evidenced by urban planning Language/Writing System Had it, but we cannot read it Religion Polytheistic Social Hierarchy Ruling class, soldiers, peasants Technology Sewer systems Job Specialization Rulers, priests, soldiers, peasants, farmers, craftsmen

Different Civilizations  India existed as a region of city states  These different civilizations did not always work together or get along

The Maurya Empire  Chandragupta was the first Mauryan emperor  He unified the city states  Well Organized  Bureaucracy – System of managing government through departments run by appointed officials

Maurya under Asoka  Chandragupta’s grandson Asoka took the throne  Asoka became Buddhist  He sent Buddhist missionaries to spread Buddhism  Across India, West Asia, Southeast Asia, Greece  However, he was tolerant of other beliefs  His rule brought peace and prosperity, and the empire declined after his death

Pillars of Asoka  Set up across the Mauryan Empire  Announced laws, promised a good government, and encouraged a Buddhist way of life  Talked about right behavior, kindness, respect for animals, etc.

Accomplishments of Maurya  United India for the first time  Peace and prosperity  Trade flourished  Pataliputra (the capital)  Large, rich city that had schools, a library, and encouraged advanced learning  Spread Buddhism via missionary activity

Fall of the Maurya  After Asoka died, rulers after him were weak  They were unable to control the vast empire  The provinces began to rule themselves independently

Gupta Empire  The next family to reunite India

The Gupta Golden Age  Golden Age: A time of wealth and learning  Math: concept of zero and decimal system  Medicine: vaccination for smallpox  Stupas: large dome-shaped shrines for Buddhist worship

Gupta Government  Pataliputra still the capital  Strong central government  Local Government  a village headman and council made decisions for the village

Hinduism and Gupta Society  Used caste system to control all aspects of village life  Joint families: parents, children, grandparents, uncles, cousins, EVERYONE is sharing a home  Patriarchal: oldest male runs the household  Arranged Marriages: parents pick your husband/wife and you could only marry within the caste

Fall of the Gupta  Similar story to the Maurya Empire  Weak rulers  Foreign invasions

Homework! Page 29 in your Orange Packet!