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Option A is correct
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Most Significant Effect of Gunpowder Weapons
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The Gunpowder Empires and the Shifting Balance of Global Power
By the late 15th century, muskets and field cannons…were transforming warfare from Europe to China. In the Middle East, Janissary musketeers and heavy artillery became the driving force of Ottoman expansion. The Safavids’ lack of artillery was critical to their defeat at Chaldiran. In Europe, armies were increasingly built around musket and artillery regiments. Rival states vied to attract gunsmiths who could provide them with the latest weaponry or, even better, invent guns that would give them decisive advantages over their rivals. In the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, handguns and cannons were introduced into sea warfare- an innovation that proved essential to the Europeans’ ability to project their power overseas from the 16th century onward.
Stearns, Peter N., Michael Adas, Stuart B. Schwartz, and Marc Jason Gilbert. “Chapter 21: The Muslim Empires.” World Civilizations: The Global Experience. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2011. Print.
According to this passage, which of the following was the MOST significant effect of gunpowder weapons in the early modern period?
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A
Empires who used gunpowder weapons were able to expand farther and faster than before.
B
The Safavid Empire was defeated in the battle of Chaldiran.
C
Skilled gunsmiths became in high demand.
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Chinese artists used gunpowder to create impressive fireworks displays
Explanation:
This due to the advantage of the powerful and quick killing effect of the weapons made with gun powder power which gave them the power to advance quickly on their enemies to conquer their lands and expand there territory.