Question

gupta golden age graphic organizer (sentence starters)

directions: as you visit each station, record information in the chart below. use the sentence frames or write your own responses.

station: a: the gupta empire
this was a golden age because...
circle or underline all golden age claims that apply.

• prosperity, stability
• literature, music, philosophy
• visual arts, architecture
• science, mathematics, technology

evidence for the claim
in note form, use specific details to...

1. summarize what you read.
2. describe the artifacts shown or the innovation/development described.
3. note who created it/made it possible.

the artifacts at this station show that...
the iron pillar of delhi shows advanced metallurgy; coins show economic prosperity; mathematical texts show the invention of zero.

explanation
why does this station show evidence of a golden age?
this provides evidence of a golden age because...

Explanation:

Identify the task requirements

The graphic organizer asks to complete the row for "Station A: The Gupta Empire".

1. Under "This was a golden age because...", we need to identify which claims apply based on the provided evidence.
2. Under "Evidence for the claim", the notes mention: "The iron pillar of Delhi shows advanced metallurgy; coins show economic prosperity; mathematical texts show the invention of zero."
3. Under "Explanation", we need to complete the sentence starter: "This provides evidence of a golden age because..." by connecting the evidence to the definition of a golden age.

Select the applicable golden age claims

The evidence provided mentions:

• "iron pillar of Delhi shows advanced metallurgy" \(

ightarrow\) science, mathematics, technology

• "coins show economic prosperity" \(

ightarrow\) prosperity, stability

• "mathematical texts show the invention of zero" \(

ightarrow\) science, mathematics, technology

Therefore, the claims that apply are:

• prosperity, stability
• science, mathematics, technology

Formulate the explanation

A golden age is a period of great peace, prosperity, and major achievements in arts, science, and technology.
The explanation should connect the specific achievements (metallurgy, currency, mathematics) to how they demonstrate a highly advanced, stable, and prosperous society.
Draft explanation: "This provides evidence of a golden age because these achievements in metallurgy, currency, and mathematics demonstrate a highly advanced society with the stability and wealth necessary to support intellectual and technological innovation."

Answer:

Station A: The Gupta Empire

• This was a golden age because... (Selected claims):
• <blank>prosperity, stability</blank>
• <blank>science, mathematics, technology</blank>

• Explanation:

This provides evidence of a golden age because <blank>these achievements in metallurgy, currency, and mathematics demonstrate a highly advanced society with the stability and wealth necessary to support intellectual and technological innovation</blank>.