According to Jared Diamond's book Guns, Germs, and Steel, Western Europe and its colonies
were able to colonize and dominate much of the rest of the world
Obecause other civilizations never acquired wealth and technological advancement.
Obecause of the submissiveness of the people being enslaved and colonized.
Obecause Europe has always been the most powerful and advanced part of the world.
Olargely due to historical accidents.