Answer 1 to educate and modernize the underdeveloped world
Answer 2
There were several reasons that Europeans were interested in engaging in Imperialism. Most of these reasons have to do with the political and social climate in Europe during the Imperialist Period in Europe.The following reasons detail the reasons for European conquests:
Resources: There were an incredible variety of resources produced around the world that fed into the European industrial machine. Indonesia and Malaysia had rubber trees, Central Africa produces coltan and other metal ores, the Persian Gulf is known for petroleum, etc. The European powers wanted to gain access to these resources to power their industrial rise.
Strategic Territory: Numerous colonies had specific strategic locations, such as Egypt with the current Suez Canal, Morocco with the Straits of Gibraltar, India because of its massive spice production and outlets to the Indian ocean. Indochina was close to the unconquerable Qing Empire. Many colonies were chosen specifically based on where they were and how effectively defense could be maintained by holding those positions.
Christian Evangelism: Many Europeans believed quite strongly at the time that their technological success was correlated with their belief in Christianity. In their view, non-Christians like the Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. were hindered by the mentalities present in their religions from being technologically astute. In order to "help" these people to becomes more modern and more worldly, it was "necessary" to teach them the proper way to believe so that they too could succeed. Sometimes this evangelism was benign. At other times, it erupted in full-scale conflict, such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
White Man's Burden: Europeans were fascinated with the philosophy of J.S. Mills Jr. and Rudyard Kipling who believed that there was really only one track to humanity and each person was on this track to ultimate advancement. As Europeans were further along this track, it was "incumbent" on them as act of generosity to help those who were not as technologically or "culturally" advanced. There were campaigns across Africa, Asia, and Australia to "Europeanize the Natives" so that they would be "able" to progress properly.
Labor and Military Augmentation: The colonies, especially in Asia, had very high populations relative to European countries. This allowed them to add large numbers to their labor force and to create new military divisions from this large population.
Appearance of Power: European Leaders ascribed power and dominance to those countries who were able to amass a large number of colonies, especially if they were in coveted or strategic locations.
Proximity (in certain cases): Some territories were closer to Europe than others. Spain was interested in Morocco and France was interested in Algeria for exactly these reasons. The Middle East had heavy interaction with Europe prior to colonization relative to Central Africa or Southeast Asia and therefore, more Europeans were aware of the societies and places there.
to establish a new nation state
to establish a new nation state
Colonialism.
Expansionism. New sources of raw materials. Land, Not vastly different from the expansion from the East Coast States into the Indian territories of the Western Plains after the American Civil War.
Celtic religions were practiced until the various Celtic peoples were Christianised in the early centuries A.D.
Countries with Imperial Monarchies were often guilty of using aggressive expansion and colonialism. European nations, Asian nations and Islamic nations all practiced this method of expansion. The largest expansion that ever happened in history was the violent expansion done by Genghis Khan.
The Babylonians practiced polytheism (belief in many gods) Later converting to Christianity from the 1st to 4th centuries AD.
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been practiced over the centuries. It is a sport where horses attempt to be the fastest. Jockeys ride them.
Alternative medicine is basically a folk medicine practiced in various countries & in various civilizations in one form or the other for over centuries.
Yoruba religion, also known as Ifa or Orisa tradition, is one of the oldest religions practiced in West Africa. Its roots can be traced back centuries before colonialism. It is a complex system of beliefs and practices involving a pantheon of deities (Orishas) and rituals for connecting with the spiritual world.
Confucianism and Taoism originated in China, and Buddhism also has a long history there. Christian and Muslim minorities have existed in China for centuries.
Akib Shahjahan Where is euthanasia practiced? It is practiced on: Netherland Belgium ETC
The ferret might kill the bunny. They have been used for rabbit hunting (ferreting) for centuries, and is still practiced in some parts of Europe (UK and Scotland).