Ancient India Timeline
Event: Buddhism
Date: 563 B.C.E. - 1100 C.E. (India)
Information:
The Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) was born in the noble caste in India 563 B.C.E.
At age 29 he rejected the life of luxury to seek enlightenment and the solution to suffering
Followed a strict ascetic lifestyle for six years
Rejected this extreme, and sat in meditation, then achieved Nirvana - an awakening to the truth about life - becoming a Buddha (The Awakened One), at age 35
The Buddha taught the four noble truths
One truth was called the eightfold path
Non-theistic (no god), followed a teacher
Written Summary:
Buddhism is a 2500 year-old religious tradition that began in India and spread throughout Asia. Siddhattha Gautama was born into a luxurious …show more content…
he killed over 100 000 people
He later turned to the ways of Buddhism
Written Summary:
Emperor Ashoka, a mighty and powerful leader, proves how even the evilest things can change. He started out as a military leader. He used his power to conquer many small states in India. In 273 B.C.E. he killed over 100 000 people in his assault. He later realized how bad of a leader he’s been and turned to the ways of Buddhism, making him the first leader to be influenced by Buddhism.
Event: The Indus Valley Civilization Origin
Date: Around 2500 B.C.E.
Information:
India’s first civilization
The town was built along the Indus River
Every town was laid out in straight lines. The Indus Valley people were the first to design their towns before building them.
Indus Valley civilization were unique - they were designed for the people rather than the royalty.
Homes were nearly identical with its own private drinking well and private bathroom.
Built by the first people to come to
Event: Buddhism
Date: 563 B.C.E. - 1100 C.E. (India)
Information:
The Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) was born in the noble caste in India 563 B.C.E.
At age 29 he rejected the life of luxury to seek enlightenment and the solution to suffering
Followed a strict ascetic lifestyle for six years
Rejected this extreme, and sat in meditation, then achieved Nirvana - an awakening to the truth about life - becoming a Buddha (The Awakened One), at age 35
The Buddha taught the four noble truths
One truth was called the eightfold path
Non-theistic (no god), followed a teacher
Written Summary:
Buddhism is a 2500 year-old religious tradition that began in India and spread throughout Asia. Siddhattha Gautama was born into a luxurious …show more content…
he killed over 100 000 people
He later turned to the ways of Buddhism
Written Summary:
Emperor Ashoka, a mighty and powerful leader, proves how even the evilest things can change. He started out as a military leader. He used his power to conquer many small states in India. In 273 B.C.E. he killed over 100 000 people in his assault. He later realized how bad of a leader he’s been and turned to the ways of Buddhism, making him the first leader to be influenced by Buddhism.
Event: The Indus Valley Civilization Origin
Date: Around 2500 B.C.E.
Information:
India’s first civilization
The town was built along the Indus River
Every town was laid out in straight lines. The Indus Valley people were the first to design their towns before building them.
Indus Valley civilization were unique - they were designed for the people rather than the royalty.
Homes were nearly identical with its own private drinking well and private bathroom.
Built by the first people to come to