Which factor most contributed to the rise of the Safavid Empire as an important world power?

A. The establishment of Muslim colonies throughout Africa
B. The development of advanced navigation technologies
C. The decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century
O D. The unification of the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam

100 53. how have developed western countries affected non-western developing nations during the modern period? explain how three political, economic, and/or cultural approaches by european and other western countries shaped the developing world over the last 250 years. use examples from your studies to support your ideas and opinions.