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

Fill in the Blank

What was one subject studied by boys at Gupta colleges and universities?

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, ___.