Question

Which of the following could an historian make an argument for regarding the relationship between imperial stability (an empire remaining unified and strong) and the rise of scholarship (knowledge gained by studying)?
Question 19 options:

There is no relationship between stability and scholarship


Poor scholarship results in an increase in political and imperial stability


In times of peace, emperors often force their wealthier citizens into positions as scholars


An empire at peace, with many colonies, has resources to support a wealthy, educated population

Answer 1

Answer:

An empire at peace, with many colonies, has resources to support a wealthy, educated population .

Explanation:

Imperial stability, that is a power that successfully manages colonies, leads to more wealth for a nation. More wealth brings peace and stability, at the time of peace, scholars shall be at peace to gain more knowledge and hence the rise of scholarship.

A good example is the 'golden age' of the sighted Gupta empire, Chandragupta expanded his territory as an imperialist which saw his empire stabilize, with peace and wealth, this in turn led to the emergence of a number of scholars such as Kalidasa, the greatest poet of sanskrit during her time.