Chapter 7.1-7.3 Flashcards
India’s second empire that had a flowering civilization
Gupta Empire
The language of Southern India and the people who spoke that language
Tamil
The eldest Male as the head of the family
Patriarchal
The eldest Female at the head of the family
Matriarchal
The first empire of India headed by chandiagupta Maurya
Mauryan Empire
Brought the mauryn empire to its greatest height and waged war to expand the empire
Asoka
Acceptance of people with different religious beliefs
Religious toleration
Sect of Buddhism that allows salvation for all and allows popular worship
Mahayana
Sect of Buddhism that focuses on a strict spiritual discipline following Buddhas original teachings
Theravada
Mounded stone structures built over city relics
Stupas
Creator of the world
Brahma
Preserver of the world
Vishnu
Destroyer of the world
Shiva
One of India’s greatest writers
Kalidasa
A vast network of caravan routes
Silk Roads