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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 . India Geography!.

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  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 • Indus and Ganges Rivers • Monsoons: seasonal-rainor dryness

  4. Civilization!! • 2,500 BCE first cities • Harappan civilizations – large cities • Mohenjo-Daro • Harappa

  5. Planning Language • Planned Cities • Not deciphered • Believed to be similar to hieroglyphics and cuneiform

  6. Culture Religion • Few weapons • Animals very important to society • Possible theocracy

  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 –

  8. Gupta Empire • 320 CE • Chandra Gupta • patriarchal – headed by eldest male. (matriarchal– female) • “Golden Age” – expanded empire, increased trade, art, religious thought, and scientific exploration increased!

  9. 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 Hinduism & Buddhism

  10. Hinduism & Buddhism Sources to Consult… • Textbook: • Hinduism & Buddhism – pages 66 - 71 • 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 • 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.

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