Ap 1 Ch3 Classical Civilization: India-Key People

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Social
Key People: Untouchables
Date: 1600 B.C.E.-Present

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-Lowest rank of the Caste System
-Confined to the most lowly jobs

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Political
Key People: Chandragupta
Date: 322 B.C.E.-?

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-Seized power along the Ganges River
-First Mauryan ruler
-Highly autocratic

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Political
Key People: Ashoka
Date: 269 B.C.E.-232 B.C.E.

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-Grandson of Chandragupta
-Lavish Lifestyle
-Influenced by Brahmin and Buddhist Religions
-Extended Mauryan control to all but the southern tip of India
-Converted to Buddhism
-Honored Hinduism
-Improved trade and
communications

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Political
Key People: Guptas
Date: 319 C.E-535 C.E.

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-Dynasty that succeeded Mauryans
-India's greatest period of political stability
-Expanded influence by intermarrying families, and negotiating with local princes
-Overturned by Huns in 535 C.E.

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Religious
Key People: Gautama Buddha
Date: 563 B.C.E.-?

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-Indian prince
-Questioned the fairness of earthly life
-Lived as a Hindu mystic that fasted and tortured his body
-Protested Brahmin emphasis on ceremonies
-Down played polytheism, and focused on the supreme divinity over seperate, lesser gods
-Believed in rewards after life
-Believed in nirvana
-Stressed self control
-Attacked caste system
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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Religious/Cultural
Key People: Brahmins
Date: 1600 B.C.E.-Present

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-Highest caste
-Priests
-Leaders

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Cultural
Key People: Kshatriya
Date: 1600 B.C.E.-Present

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-Second highest caste
-Warriors

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Cultural
Key People: Vaisya
Date: 1600 B.C.E.-Present

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-Third highest caste
-Merchants, Farmers, and Landowners

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Classical Civilizations: India
Scripted: Cultural
Key People: Sudra
Date: 1600 B.C.E.-Present

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-Second lowest caste
-Craftsmen and Laborers