13. Indian Empires

Indian empire that started free hospitals, veterinary clinics, and spread Buddhism.

• Gupta

• Mauryan

• Hebrews

• Phoenicians

Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism after a battle and was responsible for the spread of Buddhism east to China and other parts of Asia.

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Brahma

• Moses

The spread of ideas and innovation from one group of people to another.

• Cultural diffusion

• Nirvana

• Moksha

• Reincarnation

Ancient language of India.

• Sanskrit

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Arabic

Indian empire that developed the concepts of a round Earth and the number zero; learned how to set broken bones.

• Gupta

• Mauryan

• Hebrews

• Persians

Ancient Indus River Valley city; more northeast; “High up”.

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-daro

• Babylon

• Jerusalem

Ancient Indus River Valley city; more southwest; “Down low”.

• Mohenjo-daro

• Harappa

• Babylon

• Jerusalem

Example of centralized government in Indus River Valley Civilization?

• Organized pattern of streets

• First writing

• First written law code

• Pyramids

Who soaks China with Buddhism?

• Asoka

• Budda

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Brahma

Who was in charge of India during its golden age?

• Guptas

• Mauryans

• Persians

• Phoenicians