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 supports the claim that gupta emperors spread and strengthened hinduism? emperors allowed people to follow many different religions. emperors encouraged people to study science. the government paid to have hindu temples built. the government supported buddhist artists.

Explanation:

The claim is that Gupta emperors spread and strengthened Hinduism. Funding the construction of Hindu temples is a direct action that supports the growth and institutional presence of the religion, which aligns with spreading and strengthening Hinduism. Allowing other religions does not support strengthening Hinduism specifically, encouraging science is unrelated to religious spread, and supporting Buddhist artists would not advance Hinduism.

Answer:

The government paid to have Hindu temples built.