Aim: What is a Golden Age?
Do Now
List some major achievements in the last 50 years.
What do these achievements say about our society?
What is a cultural achievement?
Gupta Empire
Formed after the Maurya Empire
Time of peace and prosperity
Was a “Golden Age”
Was a period of great achievement
Trading and farming flourished
Arts and learning took place
Advancements in mathematics
Devised the system of writing numbers that we use today
Decimal system was originated
Golden Age continued
Herbs were used to treat illnesses
Advancements in literature
Summary
In your own words describe what is a “Golden Age.”
What would you consider to be a great cultural achievement today? and why?
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