Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Muslim Economy at the Beginning

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the Muslim economy at the beginning of the 18th century is most accurate?

A) The Muslim economy remained dependent on Arab merchants who traded predominantly with Africa.
B) By holding the Europeans at bay, the Muslims were able to capitalize an indigenous industry based on the production of cotton textiles.
C) The prosperity of the industrial base of the Muslim empires led to a close alliance between the artisans and the government.
D) Merchants within the empire, especially those who were Jews or Christians, grew more dependent on commercial dealings with European counterparts, accelerating the influx of Western goods.