WORLD HISTORY
WELCOME TO CLASS!
• We will have a discussion/presentation on Chapter 3 today.
• We will have some classwork afterwards.
• Be prepared to participate!
WORLD HISTORY
Chapter 3: India Part 2
GOAL OF THE CHAPTER
• We will understand how ancient cultures & ideas have impacted our
modern world.
• We will understand the impact of civilizations & empires and how they have
helped shape our modern world.
• We will participate, discuss, and explore the chapter to expand our
understanding & knowledge. (And we will smile while doing so!...no?)
WYOMING STATE STANDARDS
• #2 Culture/Cultural Diversity
Students demonstrate an understanding of different cultures and
how these cultures have contributed and continue to contribute
to the world in which we live.
• #3 Production, Distribution, & Consumption
Students demonstrate an understanding of economic principles
and concepts and describe the influence of economic factors
on individuals and societies.
• #4 Time, Continuity, & Change
Students demonstrate an understanding of the people, events,
problems, ideas, and cultures that were significant in the history of our
community, state, nation, and world.
CHAPTER 3
INDIA & GEOGRAPHY
• River Valley’s
• Indus River Valley
• Ganges River Valley
(Monsoons & Floods!)
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NEW CIVILIZATIONS
• Sanskrit – The Vedas: Legends, Chants, Rituals
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NEW EMPIRES – MAURYAN EMPIRE
• Asoka – “Greatest” ruler in Indian History
• Converted to Buddhism
• Hospitals, trees & shelters, missionaries
What do you think
happened to the
empire 50 years after
Asoka’s death??
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NEW EMPIRES – KUSHAN EMPIRE
• Started by Nomadic warriors!
• Sat in the path of the Silk Road – Money!
• Sailors learned about ocean currents and monsoons
• Created a calendar based on the sun and the moon!
• The Persians invaded…
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THE FINAL EMPIRE
• The Gupta Empire
• Considered the “Golden Age” of Indian History
• An example of a “Classical Civilization”
“Serves as a model of excellence & has lasting value and relevance”
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SCIENCE & MATH
• Astronomy – charted the movement of the stars
• They knew the earth was a sphere revolving around the sun!
• First to use Algebra
• First to use the concept of Zero (0)
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• Time for some bookwork! (Pages 66-70 & 76-81)
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Finish your worksheet & short answer questions
Try to finish it in class
Work with a partner
Use the book & your notes!