European imperialism in the 19th century was largely motivated by countries'
desire to:
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a. form closer relationships with potential allies around the world.
✓o b. access valuable natural resources in foreign territories.
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c. overthrow oppressive governments around the world.
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d. seize advanced technologies developed in foreign countries.

the correct answer is a) egypt and china.

egypt and china are two of the world’s oldest civilizations known by man. both ancient empires have left a great historic and cultural legacy to the world through archeology. both civilzations developed complex social relations, had deep religious beliefs, had dominion of agriculture and left writing records to understand their customs and culture.

among the requirements to consider a civilization, we find urbanization, writing records, a place of residence, agriculture methods, technological specialization, means of transportation, currency, population density, social stratification, and political integration.

sorry its a lil late, but the answer is d. the rotation 180° about z'