Question

Which option best explains India's literary contributions under the Gupta Dynasty? (1 point)
As trade connections with China deepened, Indian scholars began to use Chinese characters in the creation of plays and poetry.
Indian writers adopted Greek for their literary texts during this time period, producing plays in the Greek tradition.
The Gupta Dynasty exclusively patronized Buddhist scholars, leading to new Buddhist religious texts to the exclusion of Hindu texts.
Scholars interested in Sanskrit produced religious texts, poetry, and plays that stood the test of time.

Answer 1

Scholars interested in Sanskrit produced religious texts, poetry, and plays that stood the test of time.

Explanation: The Gupta period is known as a "Golden Age" of classical Sanskrit literature (e.g., Kalidasa), with extensive patronage of Hindu arts and literature rather than adoption of Chinese characters, Greek language, or exclusive support for Buddhism.