The Government and Geography of Ancient India

by Gina Hagler

Overview

The civilizations of ancient India had their own different governments. In the Indus Valley Civilization, priest kings were at the head of government. The Maurya Empire boasted a stable, centralized government that allowed the flourishing of trade and culture. That government had weakened by the time of the Gupta Empire, opening the gates to foreign invaders and civil wars. This informative volume charts the changes in leadership in ancient India and ends with a comparison to India’s government today. With engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable resource for student reports.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477789360
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Spotlight On the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Ancient India's Government and Geography 4

The Connection Between Government and Geography 6

The Indus Valley Civilization 8

Theocracy 10

Karma 12

Physical Description of the Indus Valley 14

Indus Valley Cities 16

The Mauryan Empire 18

Centralized Government 20

Defense and Currency 22

Trade 24

A Large Geographic Span 26

Mauryan Cities 28

The Gupta Empire 30

Gupta Leaders 32

A Weak Government 34

The Caste System 36

The Extent of the Gupta Empire 38

India Today 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47