China was insulated from the scientific and industrial revolutions occurring in europe because of its self-imposed isolation. as a result, it did not face competition and could focus more clearly on its own goals. the west continued to badger china diplomatically for cooperation. the west surged ahead of china while china began its slow decline. it grew in a parallel way in technology and science, surging ahead of europe.

Which of the following inventions most directly allowed ancient farmers to produce a surplus ?

Match each characteristic with the correct leader. allied his country with germany and italy responsible for ukrainian great famine chancellor of germany leader of the blackshir

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.