Which statement describes the state of leadership in the later Ming dynasty? a The people took advantage of the rulers’ kindness.
b Leaders were older and easily influenced by the young.
c The emperors lived in poverty and declined in social status.
d Some emperors were children who were easily influenced.

the answer is 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.

an important point to remember about correlation is that while there is a _statistical_ relationship correlation does not equal _causation_

the first answer is: statistical

the second answer is: causation