The ideal of representative government was strengthened by the writings of an 18th century English philosopher named A. John Locke. B. Roger Williams. C. William Penn. D. John Smith.

John Locke

Explanation:

John Locke wrote that government should rest on the consent of the governed, and that no government could violate basic natural principles of justice. His ideas were part of the Enlightenment, a movement that encouraged rational leadership instead of the divine right of kings to rule.

answer; (true);

the factors that the economies of the muslim empires prosper were:

1- land trade routes-located between three continents  

2- sea trade routes

trade contributed to the spread of muslim empires, and with that islamic culture led to a growing feeling of internationalism resulted in the transfer of technology, science, and other cultural forms.