Which of the following was not an important reason that Europeans colonized Africa?

Question

A.
Europeans believed they were superior and it was their duty to civilize the African continent.
B.
European nations wanted to show their power by increasing the amount of territory they controlled.
C.
Europeans wanted to spread Muslim beliefs throughout the continent of Africa.
D.
European nations wanted to profit from the vast natural resources in Africa.

Answer 1

C. Europeans wanted to spread Muslim beliefs throughout the continent of Africa.

This option is not primarily associated with the motivations for European colonization of Africa, which were more focused on issues of superiority, territorial expansion, and the exploitation of natural resources. While there were instances of religious conversion efforts, the dominant motivations for colonization were economic and political rather than primarily religious.