The correct answer should be <span>B. feared encroaching European influence
They saw what China went through in its encounter with European forces and they didn't want for the same thing to happen to them. They also wanted to implement imperialistic policies as well and this was common at the time when everyone started spreading.</span>
It could be ethier D or B but i think its D
I believe the answer is A !
Answer:
B. during the period of Viking, Magyar and Muslim invasions.
