The printing of books from carved wooden blocks was developed during the Ming dynasty of China. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it has come to your help.
Africa is the 7th biggest
The battles that happened before the passing of the D.I. were
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Siege of Boston
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Battle of Chelsea Creek
Battle of Machias
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Gloucester
Siege of Fort St. Jean
Burning of Falmouth
Battle of Kemp's Landing
Siege of Savage's Old Fields
Battle of Great Bridge
Battle of Quebec
Burning of Norfolk
Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
Battle of the Rice Boats
Battle of Nassau
Battle of Saint-Pierre
Battle of Block Island
Battle of The Cedars
Battle of Trois-Rivières
Battle of Sullivan's Island
Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
Answer: increase trading
explanation: European rulers from the countries of Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands wanted to increase their power by trading silks and spices found in Asia. To achieve their goal, they needed to find a sea route to Asia
The 1 and the 4 are correct