Empire and wealth foster the development of stable religions and art forms.

Evidence

As with Christianity and Buddhism it seems to relate to empire, wealth, a faith that is gaining new devotees and the power of art. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 674

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 674
• XREF: connects to: Political and religious reforms in Edgar’s era facilitated cultural advancements. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232; Western civilization continues to be influenced by the Roman Empire. — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 1983; The Timurid Empire’s creation influenced Islamic architecture in Central Asia. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1146 (+4 more)

Library Connections

• The Timurid Empire’s creation influenced Islamic architecture in Central Asia. #exemplifies (0.90) — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1146

Broader Connections

• Western civilization continues to be influenced by the Roman Empire. #exemplifies (0.60) — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 1983
• Mughal rulers employed a policy of wide religious inclusion. #exemplifies (0.50) — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1263
• Capitalism reproduces itself by drawing civil and cultural life into conformity with its needs #complicates (0.40)