Question

In the late 1800s, Western nations generally believed the peoples of Africa and Asia
were good Christians.
were less civilized.
should learn English.
should be industrialized.

Answer 1

were less civilized.

Western nations in the late 1800s commonly viewed non‑European peoples as racially and culturally inferior, using ideas like Social Darwinism and the "white man's burden" to justify imperialism and "civilizing" missions.