2.8.2

Period 2 Chapter 8 - Section 2 **Power Empires **Pages 183-188

Megan Belgam Lanie Tierney Rachel Hughes

Students will understand and be able to explain the early empires in South Asia.  Read the following article and answer the questions below: Homework Assignment Homework Questions



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Rachel's Link

This website provides useful information on the Maurya Empire and the way of life within it. Information is given about events in the world that could have influenced the development of the empire. The way the government worked is explained in detail and every day lives of the people. The information provided allows the readers to better understand the empire and how it functioned.  Examples on how the rulers would be treated and how they lived is provided allowing for a deeper understanding on the royals' lives in power. The events in the world that influenced the Mauryan empire are explained in depth to allow for further understanding of the development of the empire. Information on the ruler's helpers is given, including specific tasks they would complete.  Additional information allows for a deeper understanding of the empire and enhances the information provided in this project.

Lanie's Link

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Megan's Link on Mughal Art Megan's Link Annotation

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Video On Asoka <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">9:17-End media type="youtube" key="8Nn5uqE3C9w" width="560" height="315"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This video gives an overview on the ruler, Asoka, of the Maurya Empire. The purpose of the film is to inform the viewers about the deeds that Asoka did for his empire while he was in power. The language makes it easy to understand the content of the video, and understand the history of this empire. Visuals are used to allow the viewers to become more engaged in learning and side jokes are used to keep the viewers’ attention. Diagrams and charts are used to create visuals out of facts. The information is useful for this presentation because of how well the life of Asoka is explained. The video format creates a fun learning environment keeping the students entertained. The enhancement of the video to the projects allows for more indepth understanding of the topic.

Reflection Questions 1. How did invasions contribute to cultural diversity in South Asia? 2. What were the reasons behind why Muslims and Hindus clashed? 3. How did dynasties unite large parts of India?

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