European colonizers Conquered areas in East Asia because they wanted everyone to practice the same religion.

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Answer 1

False. While religion was one of the motivations for some European colonial efforts, particularly in the context of spreading Christianity, the primary motivations for colonization in East Asia included economic interests, trade opportunities, strategic advantages, and the desire for territorial expansion. The pursuit of resources, markets, and geopolitical power often took precedence over religious conversion efforts.