The Technology of Ancient India

by Gina Hagler

Overview

Were smartphones and video games used in the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire? Maybe not, but just because they were ancient peoples does not mean they didn't have sophisticated technology for the time. This volume examines the developments that allowed the progression and improvement of ancient India and connects them to technological innovations throughout the ages and today. Featuring engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable resource for researching school reports.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477789445
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:	7.30(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Three Ancient Civilizations 4

What Is Technology? 6

The Indus Valley Civilization 8

Technology of the Bronze Age 10

Bricks 12

Sanitation 14

Writing 16

The Mauryan Empire 18

The Arthashastra Text 20

Technology of the Iron Age 22

Refinement of the Wheel 24

Roads 26

Shipbuilding 28

The Gupta Empire 30

Mathematics and Astronomy 32

Medicine 34

Architecture 36

Irrigation 38

India Today 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47