Answer:
C. autocracy
Explanation:
The most common form of government from ancient times to the early part of the 20th century was monarchy, or rule by a hereditary king or queen. making autocracy the answer because it is defined as a system of government by one person with absolute power.
European powers were running out of places to colonize in africa, while trade in East Asia was becoming more and more profitable, but the cost in time and money of traveling all the way around africa and through the india ocean (or the long trek down the silk road) was hampering European profits off of trading. So the Spanish sent Columbus to find a shorter root to Asia. Columbus didn't set out looking for America, it was just a happy accident.
It is a belief that there is only one god
C. Cooperation among Great Powers rather than equality among all nations
<span>
</span><span>C. the construction and use of trenches</span>