Classical India (Gupta Empire) and Greece

Chadragupta II

Key ruler of the Gupta Empire

Gupta Golden Age

A period of prosperity in the Gupta Empire, marked by advancements in arts, sciences, and trade

Standardized money in Gupta Empire

Helped with taxation and ease of trading

Kalidasa

A prominent Sanskrit writer during the Gupta Empire

Concept of Zero

Invented in India during the Gupta period

Hindu-Numeral System

The numeral system we use today, created in India during the Gupta period

Solar Year Calculation

Accurately calculated during the Gupta period

Earth is Round

First correctly theorized during the Gupta period

Rugged Terrain of Greece

Led to independent polis/city-states and reliance on imported foods

Seas surrounding Greece

Helped Greeks become expert sailors and caused cultural diffusion

Moderate Temperatures in Greece

Increased care for civil life and strong communities

Government of Athens

Democracy - all 21+ males who were native born could help to make decisions for the city-state

Women in Athens

Were not allowed any public life or say in government and had very limited rights

Education in Athens

Only boys received an education focusing on poetry literacy, and such

Government of Sparta

Oligarchy where 2 kings and the council of elders made most decisions with the citizens occasionally weighing in

Women in Sparta

Were allowed a lot more freedoms than in Athens and were trained in physical fitness

Education in Sparta

Mostly only the boys were taught battle skills such as obeying orders

Persian Wars

Greek city-states supported the revolt against Persia and the Greek city states ended up winning, eventually forming the Delian League

Age of Pericles

Athens rose to great power and became the most powerful city-state after the Persian wars

Pericles

Ruler of Athens during its Golden Age

Peloponnesian War

War between Sparta and Athens, which Sparta won

Alexander the Great

Macedonian who defeated Persian armies and spread Hellenistic Culture

Hellenistic Culture

A mix of cultures spread by Alexander the Great