Why did European powers compete for control of Muslim states? Check all that apply.

to win trade rights in Russia
to control natural resources in Persia
to claim territory in the Persian Gulf
to gain access to the Middle East
to control trade routes to India

muslims have taken his goods and products to different parts of asia an indonesia. sometimes just traveled and trade, but in other occasions, stayed in the place and made a living.

trade was the key for muslims economies to prosper. their commerce routes reached far places like malaysia and java in the 11th century.

another important factor for prosperity was that muslim states served as the middle point for european traders.

they used to travel by land but sailing the seas -the indian ocean- really increase the exportation of products.