Question

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Taken together, the two images best support which of the following claims regarding developments in the period from 1450 to 1750 ?
A
European military technology was inferior to Asian military technology.
B
Rulers served as military commanders and typically led armies into battle themselves,
с
Gunpowder technology facilitated the expansion of land-based empires.
D
Religious divisions were not a significant source of military conflict.

Answer 1

Answer: c. Gunpowder technology facilitated the expansion of land-based empires.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are no images attached however, based on the time period and the options, C should be the correct answer.

From 1450 to 1750, the world saw the emergence of Muslim empires like the Ottomans, Safavid and the Mughals. These empires occupied large areas of Eurasia amongst themselves and the only reason they were able to spread so fast was the use of gunpowder.

The Mughals especially were able to use gunpowder cannons and other technologies to devastating effect against the Indians and thus defeated them even with inferior numbers. These points all support option C.