by sharon lexi luke thomas lonnesha and Abby Sanskrit By lexi Beginning of sanskrit Sanskrit was the main language used by the ancient Aryans in India The sanskrit ID: 394895
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Indian Achievements
by: sharon, lexi, luke, thomas, lonnesha, and AbbySlide2
Sanskrit
By: lexi Slide3
Beginning of sanskrit
Sanskrit was the main language used by the ancient Aryans in IndiaThe sanskrit literature was first created in the Gupta period
Writers in that period also created other forms of literature like poems and playsSlide4
Epics of sanskrit
There are two major epics of Ancient India which are Mahabharata and Ramayana Mahabharata is one of the longest words in ancient India and tells a story about two families that struggle for rule over ancient India
Ramayana
is the other epic which tells a story about a prince called Rama, he was a god in human form and the reason he became human was to fight demons awaySlide5
Indian writers
The Indian writers made one book full of different stories that were meant to tech lessonsThis big book is called panchatantraEach story ends with Slide6
Religious Art
By: sharon Slide7
Hindu temples
Temples were small stone sculpturesThey had a flat roof Bell at the gate of the temple called a
Ghanta
Rang
bell when entered
Built in special
places such as near rivers, valleys, and mountains.
Bulit
in specific places because they believed the gods would come to the temples if
they
were built in a peaceful place. Slide8
temples in the Gupta period Temples became more complex Two towers
covered with carvings of
gods were often in the temple.
Statues of gods
Square
structures
Carved
out of mountain sides
Walls were full of art based on the god Slide9
temples in goa
All the temples in Goa were under the Hindu religionTemples were built out of sedimentary rocks, limestone, black stone or wood.
Roofs were made out copper sheets.
Temples were decorated with mural art
The interiors were full of wood carvings from Indian mythology
Sometimes temples were painted white or black or other light colors Slide10
Religious epics
By: luke Ancient IndiaSlide11
Religious epics
Indian Literature is one of earliest literatures of the world. It is believed that Rig Veda, the first work of literature in the world, was written in Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indian languages. The earliest works of literature of India were epics, long poems, plays, and collections of stories for children which were written in verse. A large number of great Indian epics were created during the first millennium BC. Slide12
Religious epics
The Mahabharata The Mahabharata is considered the lengthiest epic of the world. The Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic, is believed to be written by Sage Ved Vyasa. It has more than 1,000,000 couplets in 18 sections. The great work depicts the struggle for power between two group of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas in Greater India.Slide13
Religious epics
The Ramayana is the earliest epic of India. “Ramayana” means the journey of Rama. Ramayana was written in 6th century BC by Valmiki. He was the first poet in Sanskrit. The great epic narrates the story of Lord Rama who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in human form. Rama was the most righteous man on earth and so he had to undergo many trials and tribulations. He had to give up his wife and all his happiness for the sake of his subjects.Slide14
Scientific advances
BY: THOMAS Slide15
Scientific advances
Gupta scholars made great advances in science and math.The gupta scholars were one of the most advanced mathmaticians of there day.
They made a lot of elements of our modern math system.Slide16
Scientific advances
The numbers that we use today are the numbers that they used then.The numbers that they made are called hindu arabic numerals.
They were named that because the numerals were made by
indian
scholars and brought to
arab
.Slide17
Paintings And Sculptures Of India!
BY:LONNESHASlide18
PAINTINGS OF THE GUPTA PERIOD!
*The Gupta period also the creation of great works of art, both paintings and statues.*Painting was a greatly respected profession, and India was home to many skilled artists. *we know the names of many rich and powerful members of gupta society who paid artists to create works of beauty and significance.*most Indian paintings from the gupta period are clear and colorfulSlide19
*some of the Indian paintings show graceful Indians wearing fine jewelry and stylish clothes. Such paintings offer us a glimpse of the Indians daily and ceremonial lives.
*artists from both of India's major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, drew on their beliefs to create their works.*most of the finest paintings of ancient india are found in temples.PAINTINGS AND FACTS!Slide20
Hinduism and Buddhism paintings!
Hinduism*painters drew hundreds of gods on temple walls and entrances.*temples also featured impressive statues of their gods*the walls of some temples were completely covered with carvings and images
Buddhism
*Buddhism covered the walls and ceilings of temples with scenes from life of the Buddha.
*Indian sculptors created great works for many of the Buddhist cave temples.Slide21
METALWORKING
ABIGAIL W.Slide22
Metal working
Metallurgy is the science of working with metals. Alloys- two or more mixtures of metals Their knowledge allowed them to make high quality mixtures and tools and weapons.Alloys are sometimes stronger 2 or more metals than just one metal
Best and strongest work with iron