INDIASSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CEA) 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!
Geography
Indus and Ganges Rivers
Monsoons: seasonal-rain or dryness
Civilization!!
2,500 BCE first cities
Harappan civilizations – large cities Mohenjo-Daro Harappa
Planning LanguagePlanned Cities
Not deciphered Believed to be
similar to hieroglyphics and cuneiform
Culture ReligionFew weaponsAnimals very important to society
Possible theocracy
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 –
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!
HINDUISM & BUDDHISM SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of
Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CEA) Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and
Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism
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
Hinduism Developed slowly
Vedas religious texts
Upanishads dialogues between student and teacher
Religion is meant to liberate the soul!!
Hinduism Reincarnation – soul
being born again & again & again…
Karma – good or bad deeds that influence reincarnation
Main Deities: Brahma – Creator Vishnu – preserver Shiva - destroyer
Hinduism – Social Class
Caste System class system, born into, cannot move
Actions in previous life determine caste in next one
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
Buddhism Nirvana – release
from selfishness and pain
Rejects Caste system
Spread to China, Korea, Japan, & other areas through trade.