1. 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!

2. Bell Ringer! JudaismIslamChristianity

3. Bell Ringer! BuddhismHinduism

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

5. Meanwhile, in India… MAURYA AND GUPTA EMPIRES

6. 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

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

8. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. Gupta Empire  The next family to reunite India

15. 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

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

17. 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

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

19. Homework! Page 29 in your Orange Packet!