Abstract:

Discover India, a land of wonder, the oldest continuous civilization in the world. Learn about the religions of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, with its strict caste system and belief in reincarnation. Follow the invaders from 2500B.C. in the Indus Valley, the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Kushans and Huns from Central Asia, and later the Muslims. Watch the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka, building a great Buddhist stupa at Sanchi. Feast your eyes on the luxurious murals painted on the walls of Gupta rock-cut temples at Ajanta and Ellora. You may study in detail Hindu Temples resembling drip-sand-castles covered with sculptures of Hindu gods at Bhuvaneshvar, Konarak, Aihole and Khajuraho. You may read tales of the god Krishna illustrated in colorful Rajput miniatures and marvel at the perfection of the Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. • 3 Still Video Programs (75 minutes - 182 frames) • Teaching Manual • Teaching Wall Poster • 1 Reproducible Workbook