Answer: D
. Their rulers claimed power by virtue of protecting Dar al-Islam from European invasion
Explanation:
There is no map attached however, based on a related question, I have reason to believe that the dynasties being described are the Mughal and Ottoman empires.
These empires were both chiefly Muslims and they claimed rulership over vast areas of land and insisted that they were doing so to spread the words of the Prophet Muhammad and to protect the lands of Islam from takeover by the Europeans and other religions.
This was the third leg of the triangle trade. What was brought to the Americas was weatlh of gold. Later, corn, potatoes, and tobacco.
This was an example of Transcendentalism.
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Gary is trying out for the football team and wants Frank's position as quarterback. Although they do not show it, both Gary and Frank want each other out of the school. To hurt each other socially, Frank is trying to become friends with Gary's friends and Gary has been doing the same.