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Station A: Bakshali
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Bakshali
You are in Bakshali, located in the northwest
corner of the Gupta Empire. You see the peaks of
the surrounding mountain ranges. You feel the
hot, dry air as you stand on the rocky land. You
hear two Gupta officials discussing how they will
collect one-fourth of the local peasants’ harvest
as taxes.
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The Gupta Empire B/W with Bakshali
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Mathematics
Read Section 8.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Bakshali. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Bakshali, find the clue that
describes a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to
one of the achievements described in Sections 3
to 9 of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Bakshali.
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Travel Sites
Station B: Meharauli
Gupta Empire and
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Meharauli
You are in Meharauli, located in northern India
between the empire’s most fertile plain and the
Thar Desert. Standing before you, you see an
enormous pillar made of solid iron. You feel the
dry, brown earth of the flat landscape beneath
your feet. You hear Gupta artisans complaining
about the hot and humid weather.
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Metalwork
Read Section 7.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Meharauli. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Meharauli, find the clue that
describes a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to
one of the achievements described in Sections 3
to 9 of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Meharauli.
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Travel Sites
Station C: Sarnath
Gupta Empire and
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Sarnath
You are in Sarnath, located in northeast India
near the Ganges River. You see crops growing on
the flat and green land. You feel the cool night
breeze from the distant Himalayas, bringing
relief from the day’s heat. You hear the sounds of
Gupta artists busily working with chisels on the
city’s many famous works of art.
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Sculpture
Read Section 6.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Sarnath. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Sarnath, find the clue that
describes a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to
one of the achievements described in Sections 3
to 9 of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Sarnath.
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Travel Sites
Station D: Pataliputra
Gupta Empire and
associated territories
You are on a road located just outside Pataliputra,
the capital of the Gupta Empire. You see that the
road is made of hard-packed dirt and is raised a
little higher than the surrounding land. You feel
the hot and humid air around you. You hear the
local farmers talking about their abundant crops.
Pataliputra
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Roads
Read Section 9.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Pataliputra. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Pataliputra, find the clue that
describes a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to
one of the achievements described in Sections 3
to 9 of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Pataliputra.
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Travel Sites
Station E: Nalanda
Gupta Empire and
associated territories
Nalanda
You are in Nalanda, located in northeast India.
You see that the flat landscape is lush and green
from the season’s drenching rains. You feel the
intense heat, but you spot relief nearby as dark
thunderclouds loom on the horizon. You hear
the lively debates of some of the Gupta’s brightest
individuals, who have come to Nalanda to study.
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Universities
Read Section 3.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Nalanda. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Nalanda, find the clue that
describes a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to
one of the achievements described in Sections 3
to 9 of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your studetn text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Nalanda.
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Travel Sites
Station F: Ajanta
Gupta Empire and
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Ajanta
You enter the Ajanta caves, located on the
Deccan Plateau in central India. You feel the
coolness of the cave, after the intense heat and
humidity outside. You see beautiful murals
showing scenes of the lives of Gupta nobles.
As you leave the cave, you hear very little
sound coming from the flat, dry land that
surrounds you.
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Painting
Read Section 5.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Ajanta. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Ajanta, find the clue that describes
a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to one of
the achievements described in Sections 3 to 9
of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Ajanta.
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Travel Sites
Station G: Ujjain
Gupta Empire and
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Ujjain
You are in Ujjain, a city located in central India.
You see a large audience gathering to watch the
performance of a play. You feel the warm air
of this hilly and rocky land. You hear the local
people wishing for the rains of the summer
monsoons that will bring life to the dry and
brown earth.
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Literature
Read Section 4.
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1. Map Your Location. Read the above
description of Ujjain. Then, on the map of
the Gupta Empire in your Interactive Student
Notebook, record three details about this site.
2. Identify the Achievement. In the above
description of Ujjain, find the clue that describes
a Gupta achievement. Match the clue to one of
the achievements described in Sections 3 to 9
of your book. Then lift the flap to check your
answer.
3. Discover the Achievement. Read the section of this lesson in your student text for this
achievement and complete the corresponding
Reading Notes. Then, on the map of the Gupta
Empire in your Interactive Student Notebook,
draw your symbol for this achievement, either on
or near Ujjain.
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