Indian Empire
Mathematics
- Great Indian mathematical named Aryabhata created Pi to 4 places. Calculated a solar year 365 days.
- Mathematicals was one of the most advanced math systems in the world
Astronomy
- Gupta made great adcancements but had lack of modern devices such as telescopes.
- First to discover seven planets in our solar system.
Medicine
- Indian developed the technique of inoculation.
- Inoculation- Injecting a person with a small dose of virus to help him/her to build defence to a disease.
Literature
- Writing was developed in Madurai in 100 AD, still 2,000 poems fom there today.
- Classical Indian dances are based on dance techiques 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.
Aryabhata
- First in mathematics-astronomy
- His most famous work was Aryabhatiya
- Born in Bihar, India
- Author of mathematics and Astronomy during his time
- Created Alebra.
Hinduism vs Buddhism
Buddism
- 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. Also put ashes of the deceased in them
Hiduism
- Hindu gods were common in Hindu art.
- Art of India. known as Indian Art
- Art is used to invoke spirutaulity.
Contrast/Compare
Contrast
- The subject matter was the only difference between the art.
- Beliefs had little influence on the Indian artistic styles.
Compare
- The same artists the created both Hindu and Buddhist art.
- Both religious traditions sacred art often takes place in a mandala formation.
Military Conquests
Maurya
- Chandeagupta Maurya may have been born in the powerful kingdom of Magadha.
- Gathered an army, killed the unpopular Nanda king.
- In about 321 BC, claimed the throne.
Expansion
- After he took over the Nanda Synasty he started rapidly moving westward across central and western India,
- After Alexander died Chand. starting taking the land that Alex had conquered.
- By 316 BC, the empire had fully occupied Northwestern India.
Hinduism
Bolded Terms
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
- The three gods of the Hindu triumvirate.
- Vishnu is the preserver of the universe,
- Shiva tries to destory the world in order to re-create it
- Brahma created the world and all its creatures.
Hinduism
- Had no founder but based off multiple traditions.
- It is one of the oldest living religions in the world.
- Hinduism has about 1 billion followers.
- Believe in Karma and in reincarnation
- Worship in a temple.
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