Question

Of the following points, which was NOT a factor that explains future European dominance over the Islamic regions?

a. European attempts to build alliances with Islamic partners
b. Deeply conservative cultural considerations that led to rejection of innovation
c. Failure of agriculture and trade to keep up with the financial demands of administration
d. Refusal to improve upon European technology in armaments

Answer 1

The best option regarding what was not a factor for future European dominance over the Islamic regions would be "b. Deeply conservative cultural considerations that led to rejection of innovation," since in fact the Europeans were largely in favor of innovation.