Indian Empire
Mathematics
-Great Indian mathematical named Aryabhata created Pi t o 4 places. Calculated a solar year to 365.3586805 days which is close to the atomic clock
-Mathematics were one of the most advanced math systems in the world.
Astronomy
-Gupta made great advancements but had lack of modern devises such as telescopes.
-First to discover seven planets in our solar system.
Medicine
-Indian developed the technique of inoculation.
-Inoculation- injection a person with a small dose of virus to help him/her to build defense to a disease.
Literature
- Writing was developed in Madurai in 100 A.D., still over 2,000 poems from there today.
-Classical Indian dances are based on dance techniques from this time.
-Works of literature were written in Sanskrit(Aryan language)
Performing Arts
-Indian arts of this time was religious.
-Work is still admired today
- Vedas was recited and performed for concerts.
KALIDASA poet and author
Aryabhata
-First in mathematics-astronomy
-His ;most famous work is Aryabhatiya
-he was born in Bihar, India.
-Author of Mathematics and Astronomy during his time.
-Created Algebra
Hinduism vs Buddhism art
Buddhism
-The art of Asia
-Spread from India to all corners of Asia
-Art often portrays Buddha or potential Buddhist.
Stupa- Is a mound like structure used by Buddhist as for a place for Meditation, often performed in Mandala form. Often placed ashes of disease in them
Hinduism
-Hindu gods were common in Hindu art.
-The art of India.
-Known as Indian Art.
-Art is used to invoke spirituality.
Contrast
-The subject matter was the only difference between the art.
-beliefs had little influence on the Indian artistic styles.
Compare
-The same artists created both Hindu and Buddhist art.
-Both religious traditions sacred art often takes place in a mandala(circle) formation.
Military Conquests
Maurya
-Chandragupta Maurya may have been born in the powerful kingdom of Magadha.
-Chandragupta gathered an army, killed the unpopular Nanda king, and in about 321 B.C., claimed the throne.
Expansion
-After he took over the Nanda Dynasty he started rapidly moving westward across central and western India.
-After Alexander died Chandragupta starting taking the land that Alexander had conquered from the satraps left by Alexander.
-By 316 B.C. the empire had fully occupied northwestern India.
-At its greatest point it had stretched to the north along the natural boundaries of the Himalayas, and into the east which is now Assam.
-To the West it stretched to modern day Pakistan. It was also in parts of present day Afghanistan.
Conclusion
-The Mauryan Empire was the biggest to rule the Indian subcontinent. until the British arrived.
-It ended in 185 B.C. with the foundation of the Sunga Dynasty.
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