ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, Unit 6: The Golden Age – Gupta Empire
From the CISCE curriculum. 8 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
‘The Golden Age - Gupta Empire’ will provide children an insight into the glorious past of India owing to advancements in trade, economy, literature, astronomy, Ayurveda, and mathematics. Interesting pedagogies will help children understand the reasons for this period of study to be known as the Golden Age in the History of India and they will learn to appreciate India’s rich heritage.
Your child should be able to
- draw the extent of Gupta empire on an outline map of India
- discuss and analyze the sources to know about Gupta rulers
- identify and describe the important achievements of the Gupta rulers -Chandragupta I & II and Samudragupta
- evaluate and appreciate the achievements during the Gupta period to summarize the golden age of India
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Sources: The history of the Gupta Empire
- Rulers of the Gupta Empire:
- Chandragupta I Samudragupta Chandragupta II
- The Golden Age:
- Features / Characteristics Administration Economy
- Religious Life Scientific Progress
- Art, Architecture and Literature
- Education
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.