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Fall of the Gupta Empire . Gupta Empire . Golden Age As much interest in expansion intellectually as geographically Other Empires that could also be described as a golden age Rise in Hinduism Asoka (Buddhism, previous Empire) Decline in Buddhism . Reasons for the Fall of the Gupta Empire .
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Gupta Empire • Golden Age • As much interest in expansion intellectually as geographically • Other Empires that could also be described as a golden age • Rise in Hinduism • Asoka (Buddhism, previous Empire) • Decline in Buddhism
Reasons for the Fall of the Gupta Empire • Invaders • Hunas (Byzantine Sources, cite Hepthalites, N.W. of the Empire • Excelled in Horsemanship • Stirrups made of metal • By 520 the Gupta Empire was reduced to a small Kingdom- forced to pay tribute to their conquerors • Weakness in the Throne • Dynastic dissentions • Weak rulers • Trade Decreased • Loss of Western India, Trade with the Mediterranean • Seen in the decrease in percentage of Gold in their coins • Feudal States • Reduced the power, and tax collection of the Empire
Similarities between fall of Gupta Empire and other Classical Empires
Civilization or Empire • Characteristics of Civilization • Class list • Why controversial • Characteristics of Empire • Class List • Using our Civilizations or Empires create Game piece • wanderers, who foraged for food, belief in many gods if had a belief in god, short lifespan, stayed in warm- wet climate, locations near potable water, lived with others to share burden • Nomads/ hunter gatherers
Change over Time • Change in Religion • Change in Governmental Structure • Role of Women