We are continuing our study of the ancient world by leaving Europe and Africa and examining a region you may know less about; Asia- specifically ancient India and its Hindu culture and later Buddhism which begins in India. We will also talk briefly about the Gupta empire, the high point of native Indian culture. Please remember you are to read these links and watch these videos for class. Remember, the test your received was a "practice run" so that you are prepared for what is expected of you in the future. If you have not been keeping of with the information on the websites or your notes, it is your responsibility to change that behavior.
why does all of this matter any way you may ask? India is one of the most important economic blocs in the world, every day thousands of American jobs are being sent to India. In the future you will have to compete for jobs with people from India not just people in your neighborhood. You have to have the basic background knowledge about this important world culture if you expect to get hired by companies that do business overseas.
watch these videos to learn more about Hinduism
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RKE7enkhZyo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lEJNbdn9t20&mode=related&search=
Gupta empire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gupta_Empire
life and teaching of the Buddha "the enlightened one"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautama_Buddha
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