Question

after the fall of the mauryan empire, there was a period of instability in south asia. the next major empire to form was the gupta (goop - tuh) empire, around 320 ce. the rulers of the gupta empire were known for spreading hinduism and strengthening its influence in south asia. which of the following pieces of evidence support the claim that gupta emperors spread and strengthened hinduism? select the two that apply. - emperors allowed people to follow many different religions. - the government supported buddhist artists. - emperors encouraged people to worship the god vishnu. - the government paid to have hindu temples built.

Explanation:

Encouraging worship of Vishnu (a major Hindu god) directly promotes Hinduism. Funding Hindu temple construction strengthens Hindu religious infrastructure, supporting the claim of spreading and strengthening Hinduism. The first option (religious tolerance) does not specifically support Hinduism, and the second (supporting Buddhist artists) relates to Buddhism, not Hinduism.

Answer:

C. Emperors encouraged people to worship the god Vishnu., D. The government paid to have Hindu temples built.