The idea of race arose in different forms over time beginning around the _______ century.

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The idea of race began to take shape in the sixteenth century when Europeans began to explore and colonize other parts of the world and encountered people who looked different from themselves. The concept of race was used to justify the subjugation and enslavement of people who were deemed inferior based on their physical characteristics.

The Idea of Race Arose in Different Forms Over Time