"what they [the franks] learned from the arabs was indispensible in their subsequent expansion. the heritage of greek civilization was transmitted through arab intermediaries. in medicine, astronomy, chemistry, geography, mathematics, and architecture, the [franks] drew their knowledge from arabic books, which they assimilated, imitated, and then surpassed in the realm of industry, the europeans first learned and then improved upon the processes used by the arabs in papermaking, leather-working, textiles, and the distillation of alcohol and sugar."
the passage above best illustrates which of the following?
(a) the effects of integral development of culture and technology
(b) the effects of civilization on the development of american culture and technology
(c) the effects of interregional contact on the development of european culture and technology
(d) none of the above

(c) The effects of inter-regional contact on the development of European culture and technology.

Explanation:

The Arabs expansion towards the roman empire has an important historical significance as it brings the two different cultures together. The influence of Arabs culture can be seen in different fields such as architecture, mathematics, geography, etc. Franks though defeated Arabs in Battle of tours learned the progress Arabs has been developed so far.

your answer is c

explanation:

the iconic cartoon that you are talking about is probably a man standing on top of a country with his legs spread wide. 

this cartoon suggests that europeans are powerful enough to subdue an entire continent. this was a satirical image that was drawn during the time of the colonization of the british empire in africa.

this image was inspired by the plans of the british empire to create telegraph lines all over africa promoting the further spread of its colonies through faster communication. the picture depicts the colonial mentality of the british empire in general as well as the struggle of africans to claim their own land. hope this ! (: