What underlying factor in the Gupta Empire was most responsible for allowing major achievements in arts and sciences to occur?

A period of prolonged peace and economic stability

The conquest of neighboring lands for new resources

A strict social structure that assigned jobs to citizens

The adoption of a single, empire-wide religion

The establishment of great learning centers like Nalanda University was a key feature of the Gupta Golden Age, indicating a strong emphasis on what?

The expansion of trade networks

The invention of the symbol for zero

complex architectural design using stone.

large collection of preserved Sanskrit texts.

advanced irrigation and water systems.

beautifully preserved wall murals and paintings.