Gupta Empire

Gupta Empire

6th Grade Social Studies

Today's Objective

What advances were made during the Gupta Empire?

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Anchor Question

​Which belief system of India or China had a greater influence on people's daily lives: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism?

Multiple Choice

What religion became dominent under the founder of the Gupta Empire, Chandragupta I?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Multiple Choice

The ___ (priests, scholars) were the highest caste in Indian society. The ___ (untouchables) were at the very bottom of Indian society.

• Kshatriyas / Dalit

• Brahmins / Dalit

• Brahmins / Shudras

• Vaishyas / Shudras

Multiple Select

Which of the following were achievements of the Gupta Empire? Select all that apply. There are multiple answers.

• Decimal system

• Wheel

• Surgery

• Vaccines

• 365 day year

Poll

Claim: The greatest achievements of the Gupta Empire occurred in ___.

• Astronomy

• Literature

• Mathematics

• Metal Working

• Medicine

Open Ended

REASON: IN YOUR OWN WORDS why is the claim/argument you created the best?

Tip: Explain the because without saying “because.”

Open Ended

What is a piece of evidence from today's presentation that corresponds with the claim you created ?

According to today's presentation, "___."

Open Ended

Explain why the evidence you chose is important.

In other words, ___.