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Name: ___________________________________
Topic: Classical Civilizations in
India and China Class: _________________ Period: ________
Essential Question: To what extent did religion help form the Indian political, social, and
cultural structure? Give examples and a summary of the role of religion in India.
Introduction
Social Organization:
The Caste System
Dalits
Jainism
Chapter: #05
Name: ___________________________________
Topic: Classical Civilizations in
India and China Class: _________________ Period: ________
Essential Question: To what extent did religion help form the Indian political, social, and
cultural structure? Give examples and a summary of the role of religion in India.
Buddhism
Comparing Indian
Spiritual Traditions
Duty in Hinduism
Gender Roles
Essential Question: Summarize and analyze the similarities and differences between the
Mauryan and Gupta dynasties. Which one was more effective at creating a stable society and
culture, why? Give specific answers and comparisons from the reading.
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Mauryan Empire
Mauryan Government
Ashoka Maurya
Ashoka’s Achievements
Essential Question: Summarize and analyze the similarities and differences between the
Mauryan and Gupta dynasties. Which one was more effective at creating a stable society and
culture, why? Give specific answers and comparisons from the reading.
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Gupta Dynasty
Scientific and
Mathematics
Achievements
Gupta Religion
Spread of Buddhism
Chapter: #05
Name: ___________________________________
Topic: Classical Civilizations in
India and China Class: _________________ Period: ________
Essential Question: What were the major similarities and differences between the Chinese
dynasties? Using specific examples summarize the dynasties, then argue which was the most
successful at establishing a secure civilization and why.
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Confucius
The Teachings of
Confucius
Daoism
Chapter: #05
Name: ___________________________________
Topic: Classical Civilizations in
India and China Class: _________________ Period: ________
Essential Question: What were the major similarities and differences between the Chinese
dynasties? Using specific examples summarize the dynasties, then argue which was the most
successful at establishing a secure civilization and why.
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Legalism
Central Government
Chapter: #05
Name: ___________________________________
Topic: Classical Civilizations in
India and China Class: _________________ Period: ________
Essential Question: What were the major similarities and differences between the Chinese
dynasties? Using specific examples summarize the dynasties, then argue which was the most
successful at establishing a secure civilization and why.
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Paper, Calendar and
Farming
Historical Perspectives