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6-3.3. Summarize the major contributions of India, including those of the Gupta dynasty in math, literature, religion, and science. HUMAN INGENUITY. Why and how do we create? What are the consequences?. Classical Indian Civilization.

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6-3.3

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  1. 6-3.3 Summarize the major contributions of India, including those of the Gupta dynasty in math, literature, religion, and science.

  2. HUMAN INGENUITY Why and how do we create? What are the consequences?

  3. Classical Indian Civilization • The Aryans developed the Caste System to help provide order and stability to society. • This system also gave expression to the basic Hindu beliefs such as reincarnation, karma, and dharma.

  4. The Caste System provides social order. • Each caste had distinct roles in society and the caste guided members in issues of occupation, foods eaten, and marriage.

  5. DISCUSSION • Discuss the following with your partner: • How did the Caste System is create order? • Do you think the Caste System is fair?

  6. Which two major religions began on the Indian Subcontinent?

  7. 1. Hinduism

  8. 2. Buddhism

  9. India’s Contributions Literature Math Science Art

  10. India’s Most Famous Poems • The two most famous poems are the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. • The Mahabharata is the longest poem ever written. It contained about 88,000 verses and had several authors. • Later classical writings in Sanskrit focused on drama, poetry, or scholarly articles.

  11. Gupta Dynasty • Most learning in India occurred during the Gupta dynasty. • During this time, many advances were made in math and science.

  12. Indian Math • Indian mathematicians developed the idea of zero and a symbol to represent it. • They also explained the concept of infinity which is something without an end. • Gupta mathematicians created the symbols 1 to 9 that we use today. • Early Indians also invented algorithms which is a series of steps to solve problems.

  13. Indian Science • They mapped the movement of stars. • They understood the earth was round and revolved around the sun. • They also had an understanding of gravity. • They came up with the idea of atoms well before the Europeans. • In medicine, they could set broken bones, and treat illnesses using herbs.

  14. Indian Art & Architecture • Most of the art and architecture centered on religious themes and expression. • There was an emphasis on Hindu temples and statues. • Buddhists also build massive mounds called stupas.

  15. WRITING • Write 2-3 sentence about the following: • Why do you think most art had religious themes?

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