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1) I knew about the caste system and how there were different levels in the hierarchy
2) However, I did not know about the "untouchables" in the caste system
3) I was surprised about the role of women and how the high-caste Hindu women got more rights that the average female

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1. I knew that a Golden Age meant it was a "golden" time to be living because the community was thriving

2. I didn't know that the Gupta rulers paid people who built public works

3. I am still curious about the "untouchables" theory

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1. I knew that India had a strong economy, and about some of the religion, but historically wise, I didn't know much.
2. What is new to me is that India had gone into a large upheaval when there was no proper government for 500 years.
3. I am curious as to learn more about the Guptas and if they could have been tied to Indian religion. (I want to learn about Indian religion)

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1) I was already aware that Alexander the Great had conquered parts of India in the middle of the 4th Century.
2) Something that is new to me is that India offered lots of opportunities for education in science and humanities. This means that India was in the presence of a great knowledge transfer.
3) I am still curious about how the social hierarchy works in ancient India because it says that there are "twice born groups" and I am interested in knowing what this means.

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1. I did know that there were large monasteries that offered a variety of education for everyone which helped the arts and sciences develop
2. I did not know about how the Gupta economy earned their success by encouraging people to run their own businesses and by forcing everyone to pay taxes (including farmers).
3. I'm still interested in the Caste system and all the rules on how parents control their children's lives for pretty much everything.

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1. Awarded prize money to the best artisans
2. One of the first to pay people for public works
3. Chandragupta Maurya utilized Alexander the Great's strategies to unite northern India

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1 Under the rule of Chandragupta, personal businesses were encouraged and all businesses were required to pay taxes.

2 The role of women within the Gupta Empire was limited. Women would have to be fully covered when going out and were considered less important then men.

3. The strong government made people feel safe which allowed artists and scientists to create and experiment.

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1. I knew that because of the word "golden" in a Golden Age, it must be a good time.

2. I did not know how mush the hierarchy effected so many people in a negative way.

3. I am curious how there can be a Golden Age for all art, science, music and literature, like Chandragupta II.

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1) Religious Freedom:
Once different areas were at peace, many rules came in place, one of them being religious freedom.

2)Education
Large monasteries now offered education to every body, making it more available, and having more people learn.

3) Prosperity of economy
Economy flourished with less war, then the citizens can focus on farming (Which was main source of income)

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1.India had a strong economy.
2.The government paid people for making public works
3. Awarded artisans

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1. Chandragupta II:
Chandragupta made sure that all of the northern countries accepted each other and brought peace to each other. Because of this, the economy grew in healthy and peaceful way.
2. Strong governement:
Having a strong government meant that people felt safe and happy. Everything was very secure at that time.
3.  Caste System:
In India, Castes were being to be made, and there turned out to be around 3000 developed. Many people were forced to marry people from their own caste.

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1. Chandragupta II and the Gupta economy and forced peace in the northern lands
2. A caste system to organize the peoples. People had to marry within their caste
3. the Gupta economy. It worked so well because they were encouraged to run their own businesses. Also every bussiness had to pay tax.

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1) Strong Economy
India's economy flourished because of farming. The Gupta rulers forced people to pay taxes (which included farmers). Also, they encouraged people to start and run their own businesses. Because, of the growing amount of businesses, more tax money would be paid.
2) Education
Large monasteries were built and offered to teach philosophy, mathematics, physics, languages and religion. Also, their education was offered to everyone which meant that more people could learn.

3) Golden ages are times in the past where they were referred as a time of prosperity, peace, happiness or excellence  in certain subjects. Ex. art , math, science

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1. I knew that A golden age is a time of peace, prosperity and accomplishments where there was freedom and a nation thrived.

2. I did not know The Gupta was not a golden age for all people of India. Some benefited far more than others because some discrimination against various groups such as woman and lower class citizens did exist at some points.

3. I am still curious about the role of woman at this time and was surprised to know that woman had the right to own property but also had very few other rights. Boys and were still valued more than woman though because when a son was born he was considered more important and valuable that a daughter.

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1. Gupta economy was very successful as everyone was forced to pay taxes and were encouraged to run their own businesses.
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1) The economy was strengthened  due to the success of farmers, which later became the foundation of their economy.

2) The Caste System:
I did not know about this system or the extent of how many people were included in this system prior to today reading.

3) Role of women: I was surprised to learn that women were granted the right to own property, however, sons were still thought to be more beneficial and important to a family then a daughter which is similar to other religions around the world at this time.

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1)Economy bloomed because the Gupta's encourage self-run businesses. As well people payed taxes, but got benefits out of those taxes. However I didn't know that people got paid for creating public works, this early in time.
2) The Caste System: I didn't know that their system of hierarchy was so complex and I was very surprised by the fact that there were 3000 different castes.
3)Sciences: I was surprised that the Gupta Mathematicians invented the modern day numerals, and I would like to know more about that.

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1) The Caste System: I knew the system existed, but I was surprised to see the levels of the hierarchy and to learn about their limited rights.
2) Indian Golden Age: I did not know that there was a time where the Indian humanities prospered.
3) Religious freedom: I did not think that despite the heavy Hinduism in India, that Chandragupta would grant such freedoms. However, all paid taxes and that went towards such freedoms and welfare.

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1) Under the Gupta rule, religious freedom was granted. He forced the northern rulers to live in peace which allowed economy to flourish as well as the freedom of religion.

2) A golden age is a time of peace and prosperity. It also includes the advancing of technologies, or studies of subjects such as science, art, architecture, etc.

3) Women under the Gupta rule had very few rights. They could own property, and they could leave their homes without a man. Women were not treated nearly as fair as men were at the time. Women were shamed if their husband died as they were a financial concern to the family.