Gupta Empire (320– 550 CE)
320 CE-Gupta Empire
is established by
Chandragupta I
350-375 CE-reign
of Samudragupta
(Chandragupta’s
son)
NYS Curriculum- Unit Two: Expanding Zones of Exchange
and Encounter (500 – 1200)
A. Gupta Empire (320-550 AD)
1. Human and physical geography
2. Artistic, scientific, and
mathematical contributions
3. Ties to Hinduism
4. Organizational structure
499 CE-the Aryabhata
an Indian work on
astronomy and
mathematics is
published
Curriculum-Based Questions
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Some Past Regents Multiple Choice Questions:
1.
What accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
(1) Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
(2) Defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
(3) Establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
(4) Use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
2.
-- Art and literature flourished during the Gupta Empire.
--Indian scholars developed the concept of zero
--Indian provinces were united after 200 years of civil war
The information in these statements refers to
(1) Effects of European involvement of India
(2) India’s Golden Age
(3) Effects of isolationism
(4) Islamic achievements in Inda
Curriculum Tool-High School of Language and Innovation 2013
By 550 CE-The Gupta empire
disintegrates into smaller
kingdoms with independent
rulers
What were some of the major artistic contributions of the Gupta
Empire?
What were some of the scientific and mathematical contributions of
the Gupta Empire?
What are some of the similarities and differences between the
Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire?
Why is the time period of the Gupta Empire considered a Golden
Age?
Gupta Empire (320– 550 CE)
Primary
Resources for Learning
Secondary
Readings:
Journey Across Time pgs. 210 - 216
Atlas of World History pgs.
Websites:
University of Washington
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/guptas/guptas.html
Mr. Donn’s Social Studies Site
http://india.mrdonn.org/gupta.html
(Power Point Presentations from Mr.Donn’s site)
http://india.mrdonn.org/powerpoints.html
AP World History 101
http://apworldhistory101.com/history-of-india/gupta/
Asia for Educators (Columbia University)
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/tps/300ce_sa.htm
Timelines:
University of Washington
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/timeline.html
PBS
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/timeline/4/
Videos:
The Story of India (links to more videos on the rest of the site)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/
Indian History (17 Videos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GHe9mR4Zoc&list=PLE0EF96473B304756
Astronomy in Ancient India (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/16.html#astronomy
Curriculum Tool-High School of Language and Innovation 2013
Foreign Language
En Español:
Viaje en El Tiempo
pgs. 210-216
Viaje Por India
http://www.viajepori
ndia.com/india/histo
ria/imperiogupta/gup
ta1.html
En Français:
Buddha Channel
http://www.buddhac
hannel.tv/portail/spi
p.php?article470
In Bengali:
http://bengalstudents
.com/books/class-ixhistory-study/
In Urdu:
http://civilizations.bl
ogfa.com/post/44