1. India
SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE
Describe the development of Indian civilization; include the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire, the “Golden Age” under Gupta, and the emperor Ashoka.

2. India Geography!

3. Geography
Mountains (N) and desert (E) separate India from the rest of Asia
Indus and Ganges Rivers
Monsoons: cyclical, seasonal winds that bring rain or dryness

4. Civilization!! 7,000 BCE domestication and agriculture
2,500 BCE first cities
Harappan civilizations – made of large cities
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa

5. Planning Language Harappan cities were planned! (page 46)
Not deciphered
Believed to be similar to hieroglyphics and cuneiform

6. Culture Religion Few weapons
Artifacts – toys! (prosperous & could afford nonessentials)
Animals very important to society
Possible theocracy
Artifacts link to Hindu culture (will cover later)
Important figures still used today
(example: bull)

7. Mauryan Empire (Moorian)
321 BCE
Chandragupta Maurya (Mooria) unifies India
Divides India into four provinces
301 BCE
Asoka (Chandragupta’s grandson!) promotes Buddhism and religious tolerance – acceptance of other beliefs

8. Gupta Empire 320 CE Chandra Gupta (No relation)
Society was patriarchal – headed by eldest male (some were matriarchal – headed by eldest female)
“Golden Age” – expanded empire, increased trade, art, religious thought, and scientific exploration increased!

9. Hinduism & Buddhism
SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE
Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism

10. Hinduism & Buddhism Sources to Consult…
Textbook:
Hinduism & Buddhism – pages
Buddhism – pages 284 – 285
Hinduism – pages 288 – 289
Hinduism & Buddhism Comparison Chart – page 296

11. Hinduism Developed slowly Vedas religious texts
Upanishads dialogues between student and teacher
Religion is meant to liberate the soul!!

12. Hinduism Main Deities:
Reincarnation – soul being born again & again & again…
Karma – good or bad deeds that influence reincarnation
Main Deities:
Brahma – Creator
Vishnu – preserver
Shiva - destroyer

13. Hinduism – Social Class
Caste System class system, born into, cannot move
Actions in previous life determine caste in next one

14. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Enlightenment – wisdom Four Noble Truths
Life is filled with suffering
Cause of suffering is desire for temporary pleasure
Way to end suffering is to end desire
The way to overcome suffering and end desire is the Eightfold Path

15. Buddhism Nirvana – release from selfishness and pain
Rejects Caste system
Spread to China, Korea, Japan, & other areas through trade.