Answer:
<em>The correct option is C) Evaluating the argument and forming a conclusion based on the evidence.</em>
Explanation:
An important step in critical thinking is evaluating the argument being made. The claim put forward by Sarah has no evidence and is a general statement made by Wikipedia. Of course, the emotions of every person present on Earth cannot be surveyed and the claim is made without proper evidence.
Jake's claim is based on evaluation of the argument and lack of evidence by Sarah and hence, it is an element of critical thinking.
Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 590 CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 550 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent.[2] This period is called the Golden Age of India by some historians,[3] although this characterization has been disputed by others.[4] The ruling dynasty of the empire was founded by the king Sri Gupta; the most notable rulers of the dynasty were Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II. The 5th-century CE Sanskrit poet Kalidasa credits the Guptas with having conquered about twenty-one kingdoms, both in and outside India, including the kingdoms of Parasikas, the Hunas, the Kambojas, tribes located in the west and east Oxus valleys, the Kinnaras, Kiratas, and others
