La expansión Imperialista de Europa en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, está estrechamente ligada con la Revolución Industrial y el desarrollo del gran capitalismo. Entre las finalidades de esta expansión imperialista se pueden citar: a. La protección de la población en los territorios menos desarrollados.

b. La apertura de territorios no sólo a las mercancías, sino también al capital y a los ahorros de los países europeos.

c. El establecimiento de esferas de influencias políticas en África, Asia y Oceanía a favor de Europa.

d. ninguna de las anteriores

b)

Explanation:

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.