OUR OWN HIGH SCHOOL, Al WARQA’A, DUBAI

INDIAN SST: HISTORY: Chapter 11

LESSON TITLE: NEW EMPIRES AND KINGDOMS

✓ Learning Outcomes:

✓ Comprehend the term “Prashasti”

✓ Familiarize with important kings of the Gupta dynasty.
✓ Analyze administration under the Gupta’s.
✓ Interpret the life and achievements of Harsha Vardhana

Pre-assessment and AFL’s: (Refer PPT 1 and PPT 2) to be done in class.

Key New Vocabulary :

Prashasti Maharajadhiraja Dakshin Patha Kaviraja Navaratna Kalidasa

Aryabhatta Lichchhavi Gana Vikramaditya Harshacharita Hiuen-tsang Banabhatta

Complete the tasks as assigned below:
Section A (Answer Q1 and any 2 questions)
Q1. Name the following.
a) First important ruler of the Gupta Dynasty:
b) Title adopted by Chandragupta I:
c) Successor of Chandragupta I:
d) Sanskrit word which means in” praise of” :
e) King described as Kaviraja:
f) King who took the title of Vikramaditya:
g) The famous Sanskrit poet in the court of Chandragupta II:
h) Successor of Chandragupta II :
i) The central figure of administration:
j) Chief Justice in judicial matters:
k) Chinese traveller who came during the reign of Chandragupta II.
l) Court poet of Harshavardhana:
m) Chinese traveller who visited Harsha’s kingdom:
Q2. Write an account on Samudragupta’s campaign in different parts of India.
Q3. What helped the Gupta’s in establishing a successful empire?
Q4. Compare and contrast the Gupta Dynasty with the Mauryan Dynasty (Any 5 points preferably T chart)
Q5. Draw a mind map explaining as to why the Gupta Age was also called the Golden Age in Indian History ?

. .
Why was the
Gupta Age also
called the
Golden Age in
Indian History?
. .

Section B - (Answer any 2 questions in about 4-5 sentences)

1. Explain in brief administration under the Guptas.
2. What does Samudragupta’s Prayag Prashasti explain?
3. How did Harshavardhana promote learning and education among people?
4. Who were the Navratnas or Nine Jewels? Name any two.
Q5. Explain the principles of Ashoka’s Dhamma. ( Any 5 points)
Let’s connect to the SDG goals.
Achievers: SDG 4 Quality Education:
How did the Gupta Empire's emphasis on education and support for scholars contribute to the achievement of
SDG 4?
Explorers: SDG 1 - No Poverty:
Analyze the economic policies of the Gupta Dynasty. How did these policies address poverty, to achieve SDG
1?
Innovators: SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being: Public Health Initiative: You are a public health official in a
city during the Gupta period. How would you implement a public health initiative inspired by Gupta
advancements in medicine to improve sanitation, prevent diseases, and enhance overall well-being?

Extended Task
Analyze the economic policies of the Gupta rulers. How did their economic strategies contribute to the
prosperity of the Gupta Empire.

OR

Explain the intellectual achievements of the Gupta Dynasty, particularly in the fields of mathematics,
astronomy, and literature. How did these contributions influence not only Indian society but also the global
understanding of these subjects?

Chapter: History New Empires and Kingdoms Self- Assessment Rubric

With Working
I CAN …………… Independently
Guidance towards

✓ Comprehend the term “Prashasti”

✓ Interpret the achievements of the important Gupta Kings

✓ Analyze administration under the Gupta’s

✓ Interpret the life and achievements of Harsha Vardhana
✓ Explain the reasons for the decline of the Gupta Dynasty
Pre-assessment Score: / Post-assessment Score:

Teacher’s Comment:

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