Which of the following is NOT a cultural influence or consequence of early globalization? A. created a niche for travelers and explorers
B. intensified urbanization and commercialization of communities
C. spread literary, artistic, and technological knowledge
D. isolated regions from competitors

D.  isolated regions from competitors

Explanation:

Globalization is a process in which individuals or organizations started interacting with other individuals / organizations from another country. During this process, cultural exchange occurred between different countries and many of them established a good trading relationships that help them improve their economic wealth.

Without this International interaction, A country will be isolated. That country will be excluded from  any possible economic interaction and cultural exchange with another country. One example of an isolated region is North Korea.

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.