Which of the following reflects a difference between China and the Islamic Empires?
A) China's internal market fueled its growth and culture, instead of the foreign trade that provided wealth to the Islamic Empires.
B) China alone relied on its own traditions for cultural inspiration.
C) China had long been a center of learning, but the Islamic Empires relied on outside sources of learning.
D) China, unlike the Mughals and Ottomans, ruled over a homogeneous population.

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China's economic growth and cultural development were significantly driven by its vast internal market, whereas the Islamic Empires, including the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals, greatly benefited from foreign trade, especially along the Silk Road and through maritime routes. This trade included the exchange of goods, ideas, and innovations, contributing to the wealth and cultural richness of these Islamic states.

Which of the Following Reflects a Difference Between China and the Islamic