comparing and song era China to the cultural achievements of Western Europe during this period what were the economic and cultural factors that made these societies so different think about the situation of Europe after the fall of Rome

Religion or was a major factor contributing to the age of exploration? gold god glory grants

Why did trade along the silk road increase after it fell under mongol control? o people stopped using camels the mongols paved the road o it became safer to travel the mongols were better traders next question ask for

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.