AIM:

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AIM Why is the period of Gupta rule in India
considered a Golden Age?
DO NOW What do you think are some
characteristics of a Golden Age?
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Characteristics of a Golden Age
Advancements made in

• Art Architecture

• Literature

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• Math, Science and Technology

• Medicine

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• Government

• Communication and trade

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Gupta Empire

• The Gupta Empire was ruled by a guy named Chandra
  Gupta

• No relation to Indias first emperor,
  Chandragupta Maurya

• Chandragupta Maurya Mauryan Empire

• Chandra Gupta Gupta Empire

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You will now read about the Gupta Empire and how
it was a "Golden Age"