Stone mountains. I READ IT SOMEWHERE
Answer:
Asia <em>is where it was apparent that powerful states were struggling to pay for their military success</em>
Explanation:
In Asia, old Empires such as the Ottomans and the Safavid Persia was weakening in power. Previous military successes had lead to large expenditures which the government could not provide.
In case of Ottoman, it was clear that the vast Empire, spread upon three continents was fractured and the central government will not be able to control them for long. The local Arab revolts as well as the ones in Balkans were some of the most difficult to contain.
In India, the Mughal Empire was at it's peak but were already loosing ground to the Marathas, the Deccan Empires and eventually the arrival of Europeans.
<span>Secular governments often limit poverty.
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<span>It is the Minoan civilization. Minoan civilization rose around 2000 BC and kept going until 1400 BC. It was situated on the island of Crete, which is currently a piece of Greece. The Minoans were popular for the wonderful royal residences they worked, most importantly at Knossos.</span>
I'm just guessing, but I would assume it would be A. It would reduce the amount of unemployment taxes collected.
