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. the government paid to have hindu temples built. emperors allowed people to follow many different religions. the government supported buddhist artists. emperors encouraged people to worship the god vishnu.

Explanation:

Building Hindu temples with government funds directly promotes Hindu religious infrastructure. Encouraging worship of Vishnu (a major Hindu deity) strengthens Hindu religious practices. Allowing multiple religions and supporting Buddhist artists do not specifically spread or strengthen Hinduism.

Answer:

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