Which of the following is a similarity between the ways that the rulers of Muslim and Chinese empires used the new wealth circulating in global trade?
A) Chinese and Muslim rulers financed pure scientific research.
B) Chinese and Muslim rulers glorified their regimes through magnificent architecture and art.
C) Chinese and Muslim rulers lowered taxes on their peasant populations.
D) Chinese and Muslim rulers established new universities to teach western knowledge.

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Both Muslim and Chinese rulers invested in grand architectural projects and art to demonstrate their power, wealth, and to glorify their regimes. This was a common practice to showcase the prosperity brought about by their participation in global trade networks.

Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between the Ways