1. Empire in Classical India AP World History (Ch. 8)

3. The Mauryan Dynasty In 321 B.C.E. Chandragupta Maurya creates the first unified empire in India. The highpoint of the Mauryan Dynasty came with the rule of Ashoka (268-232 B.C.E.)

4. The Gupta Dynasty Chandra Gupta creates a new dynasty in 320 C.E. after the fall of the Mauryans. The Guptas allowed local authorities to administer their own affairs.

5. Indian Religion Janism – believed in a extreme form of non- violence. Buddhism – a new path to salvation. Popular Hinduism – a religion that preached reincarnation and encouraged the caste system