Historians explain that the Scientific Revolution happened first in Europe – rather than in China -- for all of these reasons EXCEPT
A. a shift in the European world view from a metaphysical to a more materialist perspective.
B. Chinese persistence to embrace Confucian principles.
C. the attraction of the European mercantile classes to the 'new' science as a means to exploit resources.
D. Chinese disinterest in the practical applications of scientific insights.
E. a greater intellectual capacity in Europeans.
Answer: B
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