chapter 9 Flashcards
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Gupta Dynasty
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Who/What: Indian state
Where: North India
When: emerged during first millennium CE
Significance: Only major state to arise in Indian subcontinent during first millennium CE. short lived, declined in late fifth century CE
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Theravada
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Who/What: Buddhists
Where: most in Southern India and Sri Lanka
When: during Gupta Era,
Significance: Followed original teachings of Buddha, release from wheel of life by strict adherence to personal behavior, and quest for understanding.
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Tamerlane
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Who/What: ruler of mongol khanate (like a state?)
Where: based in samarkand (north of pamir mountains)
When: 14th century
Significance: founded kingdom on ruins of mongol empire, immediately launched program of conquest once he had power, conquered caspian sea area,
