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Classical India Economy and Society - Coggle Diagram
Classical India Economy and
Society
Literature
Characteristics of major pieces of literature : The Vedas were the sacred books in Indian literature. They often told of stories about battles and gods - and placed emphasis on morality (ex - charity)
Most of what is considered classical Indian literature is written Sanskrit, or in Tamil (a Dravidian language)
Spirituality, love, obedience, and deeds were some of the values that were heavily emphasized in classical Indian literature
Technology
India was the first to smelt zinc (which was a technique derived from a lot of experience from ancient alchemy)
Binary systems and algorithms were first known in classical India
Medical Advancements
Ayurveda = the healing method that relies on herbs to maintain good health, and it teaches people to be healthy and wise
The Siddha Saints made their own solution since their herbs aren't available all year long. It uses everyday fruits and spices, as well as metals, minerals, and chemical products
Art
Indian art had a lot of cultural and religious influences (ex- Buddhism and Hinduism). Joys of life had also influenced what was depicted in art
Buddhism had caused an increasing emphasis on the statues of Buddha. The figures of the period were also influenced by the Greco-Buddhist art after Alexander the Great's conquests
Key aspects : religious themes / mythological, human, and animal forms / elaborate ornaments
Society
The highest caste in Aryan society is the brahmins (scholars and priests). This is because they are believed to be more religiously pure
The caste system is still present today since it did provide the basis of a society where everyone had a role to play
Jati = "sub-category" of Varnas // It typically indicates a caste group among Hindus. It helped with one's identification of their caste. It is a group of clans, tribes, and specialized sub-communities in India
Women were expected to provide emotional support to their husbands and honor them like gods. They had a lot of imposed limits, and arranged marriages were common
Mathematics
Indian mathematicians studied the concept of zero as a number, negative numbers, arithmetic, and algebra
It developed the earliest use of trigonometric terms, ex - sine, consine.
Astronomy and Science
The motions of planets were treated to be elliptical, not circular by the Indian astronomers
The astronomer Aryabhatta suggested that the Earth was a sphere, rotates around its axis, and that the moon is the cause of reflected sunlight
Economics
Trade was a big part in India since it helped many to get jobs and improve the society's economy
The Ancient Tamils (southern coast of India) was particularly good at trade. They were able to import many luxuries, such as glass, coral, and wine
Compared to China, India's trade level is a lot smaller, though India's economy is rapidly expanding