Which of the following factors allowed European nations to exert influence and dominance over much of the world?

A. cultural superiority

B. religious convictions and the spread of Christianity to new colonies

C. technological superiority

D. agricultural advances and population increases

The right choice is:

C. technological superiority.

Explanation:

When the West expanded and conquered much of the world, it owed it to signicant technological advances such as modern steam ships, superior systems of weapons (better artillery and infantry rifles, powerful navies). This advantage was supported by a modern, industrial economy and better economic and organizational methods.