In Wells, The War of the Worlds which of the following explains what made the humans so complacent?

1 Early in the 20th century came the great disillusionment
2. It is not only distant from time's beginning but nearer its end
3.Its physical condition is still largely a mystery
4.Their assurance of their empire over matter

I chose 4 need to know if i am on the right path

I agree.

Yes, you are on the right path. Option 4, "Their assurance of their empire over matter," is the correct explanation for what made the humans in Wells' The War of the Worlds so complacent.

To get to this answer, you can analyze the text of the novel. In The War of the Worlds, the human characters are portrayed as feeling confident and secure in their mastery over technology, science, and the physical world. This sense of assurance leads them to underestimate and dismiss the potential threat posed by the Martians. It is this complacency and their belief in their empire over matter that ultimately makes them vulnerable to the Martian invasion.

Therefore, option 4 accurately captures the concept of humans' complacency in the story.