China was insulated from the scientific and industrial revolutions occurring in europe because of its self-imposed isolation. as a result, a) it did not face competition and could focus more clearly on its own goals. b) the west continued to badger china diplomatically for cooperation. c) the west surged ahead of china while china began its slow decline. d) it grew in a parallel way in technology and science, surging ahead of europe.

The correct answer is C) The West surged ahead of China while China began its own decline.

China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of itself imposed isolation.

As a result of this, the West surged ahead of China while China began its own decline. In those years, Europe developed scientific and cultural advancements that detonated the Industrial Revolution, meanwhile, China insulation provoked its own decline. The openness and competitive attitude of the people in Europe made possible the Scientific Revolution, but China decided to proceed in other direction.

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