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The New Imperialism

Question 8 • FL-2109310-World History Sem 1 - Flex

Why did European nations send missionaries to convert people in Africa and Asia to Christianity? Check all that apply.Europeans believed cultural exchange would improve international relations.Africans and Asians were continually at war over religious differences.Europeans believed Christianity would make people more civilized.Europeans wanted to expand their power around the world.Africa and Asia wanted to become part of the European empire.

Answer
A
Europeans believed cultural exchange would improve international relations.
B
Africans and Asians were continually at war over religious differences.
C
Europeans believed Christianity would make people more civilized.
D
Europeans wanted to expand their power around the world.
E
Africa and Asia wanted to become part of the European empire.

Explanation

Many Europeans viewed spreading Christianity as part of a “civilizing” mission, so they believed conversion would make people more civilized. Missionary efforts also supported imperial expansion by extending European influence and power. Cultural exchange for better relations, religious wars among Africans and Asians, and a desire by Africa and Asia to join European empires do not explain the main motives described here.

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