In what way did the Islamic world in the period between 1500 and 1780 change from its earlier pattern of cultural development?
A) The Islamic world reunified under a single political authority,the caliphate.
B) The Islamic world began a program of overseas expansion.
C) The Islamic world lost its ability to make beautiful textiles and other products for trade.
D) The Islamic world developed three distinctive cultural traditions centered on the Mughal,Ottoman,and Safavid empires.

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The Islamic world in the period between 1500 and 1780 saw the development of three distinct cultural traditions centered on the Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid empires. These empires were marked by a flourishing of art, architecture, and literature, as well as significant political and military power. There was no single political authority for the entire Islamic world during this time period, nor did it undertake a program of overseas expansion. While there were certainly economic changes and challenges, such as the rise of European mercantilism and the decline of traditional textile production, these were not the defining features of cultural development during this time period.

In What Way Did the Islamic World in the Period