Achievements of the Gupta Empire in India
The Gupta Empire in India flourished during its Golden Age, marked by peace, prosperity, and significant advancements in science, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Led by rulers like Chandra Gupta II, the empire fostered trade, innovation, and cultural exchange, influencing the spread of Indian trade through overland caravan routes and sea routes to various regions. Their contributions in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and trade left a lasting impact on the history of India and the world.
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PAGE 108 India: The Gupta Empire
LEARNING TARGET: You will: Examine the achievements made by the Gupta Empire of India.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--9UqvVRwGuY/TXVXyTr-yTI/AAAAAAAAEng/GLY9d9rgUO8/s400/behr%2Bsilver%2Bdrop.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/--9UqvVRwGuY/TXVXyTr-yTI/AAAAAAAAEng/GLY9d9rgUO8/s400/behr%2Bsilver%2Bdrop.jpg Golden Age A time in history of peace, achievements, prosperity and growth. During the Gupta Empire s golden age, they made many advances in science.
The Gupta Empire http://images.classwell.com/mcd_xhtml_ebooks/2005_world_history/images/mcd_awh2005_0618376798_P191_f1.jpg
Height of the Gupta Empire http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SbGSSRU5LeE/S706mOOHnrI/AAAAAAAADdw/L0H26RTVPbM/s1600/ancient%2Btrade%2BIndia%2B-%2BEgypt%2Band%2BArabia%2Bseas%2Band%2Boverland%2Btrade%2Broutes.jpg http://www.oxforduniversityimages.com/pix/ASH/000/ASH000070-01_T.JPG https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROLSTOanNIuqK68Pn6bNf6h_iF8rshDgVRMgsrmT83YUAnTdovaw Chandra Gupta II 3rd Gupta emperor Ruled through peaceful means Ruled 40 years Negotiated peace through diplomacy and marriage alliances Took part in profitable trade between India and Mediterranean world LEARNING TARGET: Examine the achievements made by the Gupta Empire of India.
Achievements in Science http://www.mascothospital.com/images/ancient-plastic_surgery.jpg Mathematics: The concept of zero Decimal system Astronomy: Calculated solar year = 365.35 days Established the Earth as round by studying eclipses Medicine: Performed plastic surgery Administered inoculations LEARNING TARGET: Examine the achievements made by the Gupta Empire of India. http://www.indicstudies.us/Astronomy/aryabhatta.jpg http://www.inventchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Chinese-decimal-system.png
The Spread of Indian Trade Overland Trade: Vast network of caravan routes = silk roads Acted as middlemen between east and west Trading stations built along roads Sea Trade: Coastal routes headed east and west from central and southern India Arabian Sea to Persian Gulf Southeast Asia to China LEARNING TARGET: Examine the achievements made by the Gupta Empire of India.
Page 109 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: 1. What is a golden age? 2. Why is the Gupta Empire considered a golden age? 3. List three accomplishments of Indian mathematicians during the Gupta empire. LEARNING TARGET: Examine the achievements made by the Gupta Empire of India.
