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.