Exploring the basic influences that shaped the beginnings of India’s long and complex history, this survey recounts the early days of original inhabitants, of invasions, and of the rise of great leaders - Buddha, Chandragupta Maurya, and Asoka. The cultural contributions, notably Buddhism and Hinduism, made by successive peoples are seen to have their origins in early India.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
321677
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - India
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy and religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - India
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)